NGS Biostatistician, Principal level

CK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company, to recruit for an experienced NGS Biostatistician at a Principal Scientist level to join them at their site based in London, on a permanent basis. Primarily site based, there is flexibility of hybrid working. A key role for the company as the successful candidate will be main point of contact for clients/ stakeholder and therefore will need to come with a strong understanding of genetics and NGS applications technology within the drug discovery arena.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

The Company:

An industry-leading clinical development services business, based in London.

The Role:

• You will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of NGS capabilities including design, development and utilising NGS platforms for applications such as whole genome sequencing, genotyping and gene expression.
• As an expert in this field, you be working closely with stakeholders and clients to interpret, analyse the data and present the conclusions.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Create, maintain, and improve computational workflows and algorithms for analysing NGS datasets.
• Working with bioinformaticians and scientists to design experiments, interpret results, and implement bioinformatics solutions.
• Process raw NGS data to identify genomic alterations.
• Design, build, and maintain databases for storing and accessing genetic variants.
• Frequent client interactions discussing NGS capabilities and presenting solutions to meet client scientific requirements.

Your Background:

• PhD in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or equivalent combined with a strong understanding of genetics, genomics, and extensive experience with high-throughput sequencing data.
• NGS experience in the drug discovery field is advantageous.
• Track record designing, presenting and discussing NGS based solutions with clients.
• Experience working with and utilising Illumina instrumentation and associated products, combined with expertise in using Dragen software (advantageous).

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 154 688 in all correspondence.

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