Senior Bioinformatician - Microbiome Drug Discovery

We are currently looking for a Senior Bioinformatician to join a leading microbiome drug discovery company based in the Cambridge area. As the Senior Bioinformatician, you will be responsible for supporting the development of oral precision microbiome medicines, focusing on clinical trials and functional analyses. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Your duties as the Senior Bioinformatician will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: 1. Conduct in-depth analyses of microbial genomic data to elucidate underlying functional mechanisms. 2. Analyse association of large-scale biological datasets (metagenomics, transcriptomics etc.) with clinical metadata, including data from clinical trials. 3. Identify, develop, and implement new bioinformatics tools and pipelines to provide novel biological insights. 4. Provide analytical and bioinformatics support across the company. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Bioinformatician, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: 1. Relevant degree in bioinformatics or a related discipline. 2. Proven industry experience in microbial genomics and microbial cellular biology. 3. A working knowledge and practical experience with metagenomics, transcriptomics, and/or metabolomics. Key Words: Senior Bioinformatician / Microbiome Drug Discovery / Microbial Genomics / Clinical Trials / Metagenomics / Transcriptomics / Bioinformatics Tools / Functional Mechanisms / Analytical Support / Cambridge Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.