Project Analysis Coordinator (Data Analyst)

Novogene Europe
Cambridge
1 month ago
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Project Analysis Coordinator (Data Analyst)

Novogene is a leading global provider of genomic services and solutions. Leveraging the latest next‑generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics expertise, and the largest sequencing capacity in the world, Novogene provides unsurpassed data quality and fast turnaround time to all our customers.


We are seeking a proactive and data‑driven Project Analysis Coordinator to join our Cambridge team. This role is highly collaborative and requires drive, organisation, and foundational analysis skills. You will work closely with different business sectors and deliver project data analysis to support business growth. You are expected to support pipeline optimisation to achieve higher goals and be willing to commute to the Cambridge office when required.


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for data analysis and result delivery of projects related to research and clinical services in Novogene’s European laboratories.
  • Maintain and continuously optimise and upgrade data analysis pipelines and processes, ensuring stable and efficient workflows.
  • Ensure project operations comply with relevant compliance requirements, continuously improving and cooperating with quality assurance work.
  • Develop pipelines and pipeline modules; conduct R&D tasks.
  • Assist in addressing analysis‑related issues from customers during after‑sales support to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in webinar or conference opportunities to promote services or share knowledge.

Skills Required

  • Experience in bioinformatics analysis or software development related to human genome high‑throughput sequencing.
  • Familiar with common bioinformatics software for variant calling, annotation, gene expression quantification and differential expression.
  • Proficiency in Perl, Python, R, C/C++ and Linux operating system; basic mathematical statistics knowledge and tools.
  • Project and time‑management skills.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent English; Chinese knowledge is valued.
  • Experience in a clinical/biopharma environment is preferred.

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom


Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Analyst and Project Management


All employment decisions at Novogene are based on business requirements on its positions and skill sets on applicants. The business is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental conditions.


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