Senior Scientist

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in genetic association analyses such as GWAS and PRS., Proficiency in statistical programming languages like R and Python., Ability to analyze large-scale genomic and clinical datasets., Strong understanding of statistical human genetics and data mining techniques..

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop innovative genomic methods to create Polygenic Risk Scores.
  • Lead and communicate scientific research and project findings.
  • Collaborate with team members to identify new therapeutic targets.
  • Work with diverse datasets to uncover insights into complex genomic data.

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Genomics plc Biotech: Biology + Technology SME http://www.genomicsplc.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Location: Oxford, London or Cambridge ~ with a blend of 40% in office, with the rest flexible to remote working.

About Us

We’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we all understand and support our health. Our mission is simple: to help people, and their doctors, make better decisions that lead to longer, fuller lives. We focus on the common diseases that affect billions, the ones that put the greatest strain on our healthcare systems.

Each person is unique, and by decoding the insights in our DNA, we’re building cuttingedge tools and platforms that enable truly personalised medicine. From prevention and early screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and even the development of new medicines, there is so much more to discover and build to support people at each step of their healthcare journey.

With our leading science and brilliant partners, we can make healthcare smarter, more precise, and more personal. Our vision is bold: a world where everyone benefits from genomics. If you’re inspired by the potential of cuttingedge science and technology and want to have a real impact on the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Scientist, youll drive innovation and collaboration, devising groundbreaking scientific approaches that help to shape team direction. You’ll communicate your discoveries effectively, and be a spearhead in leading transformative projects across the team.

You’ll forge cuttingedge methods to craft Polygenic Risk Scores by harnessing genomic, realworld and clinical data. Using a strategic approach, you will utilise advanced statistical techniques to prioritise therapeutics targets to unveil new treatment possibilities.

Success here demands a robust grasp of statistical human genetics applied inventively. Youll excel in unraveling complex genomic data and possess a knack for uncovering key insights, whilst working collectively with your highly skilled team.

Who You Are

  • Experience in performing foundational genetic association analyses (e.g., GWAS; PRS)

  • Strong competency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) sufficient to enable largescale genomic data analysis

      • Experience in data mining andor management of large datasets.

      • Confident in engaging with a variety of stakeholders, contributing and supporting in the delivery of presentations to customers.

        • So whats in it for you?

          • Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.

              • Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.

              • Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities, from regular training courses to access to a wide range of L&D materials. Were committed to helping you grow and succeed!

              • Hybrid Working: Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office at least twice a week.

              • Wellbeing: Join a company that values you at work and outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including a pension that increases every year that you work here, comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave.

              • An inclusive workplace: Genomics, we offer our Bank Your Bank Holiday program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. Its our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included.

              • Charity giving: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities taxfree and help make the world a better place!

              • Green Commute: Join our cycletowork scheme and enjoy a healthier, ecofriendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. Its good for you and the planet!

              • Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee.

                • Would you like to learn more? Great, we’d love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you!

                  Genomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

                  Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them..

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Biotech: Biology + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication

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