Principal Computational Genetics Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Principal Computational Genetics Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough on a contract basis initially for 12 months.

Salary:

Hourly: £34.75 per hour PAYE or £47.31 per hour via Umbrella

Principal Computational Genetics Scientist Role:

• Working within a small but dynamic group that develops and applies leading edge analytic's and approaches.

• The group supports the R&D pipeline, ranging from target identification, clinical development and through to post marketing.

• This role is supporting the analytical workload within the group.

• You will be involved in, and potentially lead, projects with an outward facing role. 

   

• Direct experience of analysing and using genetic data generated through multiple platforms and associated analytical approaches.

  • Expert knowledge of statistics with specific experience in, and application of, statistical genetics.

  • Advanced computational skills: proficiency in using R, python, SQL, bash and experience of working in a cloud environment.

  • Ability to interpret and present data in the context of the question understudy.

  • Good knowledge of the drug discovery process.

  • Problem solving skills.

  Preferred:

  • Experience of the application of genetics and genetic approaches to drug discovery and development.

  • Experience of using and querying population databases.

  • Expertise in methods for functional interpretation of genomics data, such as variant and gene pathway mapping and enrichment.

  • Ability to understand and integrate data from other sources (e.g. transcriptomics, proteomics).

  • Expertise in the application of machine learning or artificial intelligence approaches.

  • Relevant biology expertise.

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Location:

This role allows hybrid working with 2 days based at our clients site in Slough, and 3 days working from home.

Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Principal Computational Genetics Scientist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 105394.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note:  This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.