Job ID: 623171
Job date: 2017-09-03
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Company : Almac Group, Inc Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-09-03
End Date:
Company : Almac Group, Inc Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Role – please note this job is available in either our Craigavon (NI) or Manchester site. Working as part of the Bioinformatics team, you will be responsible for executing existing and developing novel Next Generation Sequencing pipelines, in addition to supporting Almac Diagnostics’ capabilities in all other aspects of bioinformatics commercial services and analysis at appropriate levels of complexity. The ability to work in a fast-paced, project orientated environment, and plan and execute objectives under tight timelines is essential. The role represents a unique opportunity suitable for a qualified Bioinformatics Scientist with an interest in delivering first class data analysis support and solutions in a clinical setting. As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group. Essential Criteria
Additional Info:
The Company: Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organisation that has organically grown over 50 years now employing almost 5,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our Global headquarters is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland with additional operations throughout Europe (UK, Ireland), across the US (Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California) and in Asia (Singapore and Japan). Our drive and passion for the values championed by our Founder, and enshrined in the ethos of Almac, ensures that ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a strapline – it is our way of life. Advancing human health requires exceptional people – your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world ………and this is just the beginning. Let’s be exceptional together[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Role – please note this job is available in either our Craigavon (NI) or Manchester site. Working as part of the Bioinformatics team, you will be responsible for executing existing and developing novel Next Generation Sequencing pipelines, in addition to supporting Almac Diagnostics’ capabilities in all other aspects of bioinformatics commercial services and analysis at appropriate levels of complexity. The ability to work in a fast-paced, project orientated environment, and plan and execute objectives under tight timelines is essential. The role represents a unique opportunity suitable for a qualified Bioinformatics Scientist with an interest in delivering first class data analysis support and solutions in a clinical setting. As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group. Essential Criteria
- MSc in Bioinformatics or related discipline
- Detailed and applied knowledge of methods used to QC, process and interpret Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data from a variety of platforms (Illumina NextSeq, MiSeq etc).
- Familiarity with standard tools (e.g. BWA, samtools, vcftools, Picard, GATK, STAR, Cufflinks) and public resources for NGS analysis
- Experience in statistical computing languages such as R or MATLAB
- Experience with biological data integration and visualisation
- Experience of interacting in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative and contribute within a team environment
- MSc with 3 years’ experience, or PhD in Bioinformatics or related discipline
- Experience in the discovery, development and validation of biomarkers from biological data
- Experience of software development lifecycle
- Experience of presenting methods and results at international conferences or equivalent
- Competitive salary
- Family friendly flexible working
- Learning and development opportunities and support
- Health promotions
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Long service awards
- 34 days annual leave allowance
- Marriage leave
- Free car parking
- Moving house leave
- Subsidised restaurant
- Paid medical appointments
- Childcare vouchers (including early return bonus)
- Occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity pay
- On site physiotherapist
- Critical illness policy
- Perks discount scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Westfield health benefit
- (Full detail including eligibility criteria is outlined in the company handbook)
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The Company: Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organisation that has organically grown over 50 years now employing almost 5,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our Global headquarters is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland with additional operations throughout Europe (UK, Ireland), across the US (Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California) and in Asia (Singapore and Japan). Our drive and passion for the values championed by our Founder, and enshrined in the ethos of Almac, ensures that ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a strapline – it is our way of life. Advancing human health requires exceptional people – your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world ………and this is just the beginning. Let’s be exceptional together[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]