Bioinformatics Developer

Nonacus
Birmingham
1 week ago
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Bioinformatics Developer

Quinton, Birmingham, with Hybrid/Remote working options.

Salary £40,000 - £55,000


Are you ready to push the boundaries of genomics and be at the forefront of cutting-edge scientific discovery? Informed Genomics Limited seeks a passionate and talented Bioinformatics Developer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing genomic research and personalised medicine.


As our Bioinformatician, you will build, test and deploy tools and pipelines to support Clinical Scientists and evaluate market-disrupting sequencing platforms and technology, whilst contributing to the company’s goal of delivering a robust, scalable LIMS-integrated bioinformatics platform.


Our innovative approach combines state-of-the-art technology with a team of brilliant minds committed to making a lasting impact on healthcare. As a Bioinformatician with us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that are shaping the future of medicine.


  • Build and deploy bioinformatic tools and workflows.
  • Explore novel bioinformatic approaches to improve the sensitivity and specificity of NGS-based assays.
  • Support the validation and verification of bioinformatics tools for clinical service.
  • Development of secure API calls for LIMS integration.
  • Support data management processes.
  • Operational and system administration support of cloud infrastructure.
  • Support code deployment processes and produce documentation, including writing standard operating procedures, to adhere to ISO15189.
  • Complete and submit on time all requested reports, analysis, presentations, and other requested information.
  • Support cost monitoring of bioinformatic processes.
  • Support Quality Management functions (e.g., CAPA, clinical audits)
  • Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events.
  • Familiarity with workflow languages such as WDL, NextFlow, CWL or Snakemake.
  • Experience with Python, package management, and containerisation
  • R and statistical analysis of large biological data sets.
  • Desirable to have experience with DNAnexus Titan cloud platform and cloud administration (e.g., Azure, AWS)
  • Experience with version control (e.g. Git, SVN)


We are not just a workplace; we are an innovation hub. Engage with cutting-edge technologies, work on exciting projects, and be part of the scientific mindset. Your ideas matter, and here, they have the power to reshape the genomics landscape.


You will hold a Degree in Computer Science or a Health Informatics discipline OR in relevant Biological Science with demonstrable abilities in computing. It would be considered favourable should you have an MSc or PhD in bioinformatics and/or experience from within a healthcare setting or other regulated environment.



Join a team of passionate individuals who love what they do. Our collaborative culture fosters creativity, innovation, and a sense of belonging, where your unique talents and ideas are not just valued – they're essential.


We're not just decoding DNA; we're unlocking the potential of every individual, and that includes you!

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