Bioinformatician £31,210 p.a. plus benefits

Educated to Masters level, or with the equivalent professional experience, you will be able to write and understand code in a mixture of scripting, interpreted and compiled languages; including ideally Python, Perl, R and C++ and be able to work effectively in a clustered Unix environment. In addition you will have:

• The ability to interpret bioinformatic, scientific and statistical reports and data.

• An understanding of genetics; with knowledge of how Next Generation Sequencing data is used to answer biological questions. Knowledge of stem cells an advantage.

• Experience working in a bioinformatics, engineering, scientific or computing team.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to provide concise briefings at the highest level. Experience of an ISO quality system an advantage.

This role is for a fixed term of two years. If you think you are perfect for this role, and the role is the ideal next step in your career please click here to view further details.

Closing date: Wednesday, 24th October 2018

Applicants appointed to this role will be required to carry out a Disclosure and Barring check and animal rights connections check in addition to the standard BPSS checks.

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other question please contact hillol.chowdhury@mhra.gov.uk
 
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.
 
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