Genomic Data Engineer (Junior)

Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days a week in the office, London, Cambridge, Oxford

We’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we all understand and support our health. Our mission is simple: to help people, and their doctors, make better decisions that lead to longer, fuller lives. We focus on the common diseases that affect billions, the ones that put the greatest strain on our healthcare systems.

Each person is unique, and by decoding the insights in our DNA, we’re building cutting-edge tools and platforms that enable truly personalised medicine. From prevention and early screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and even the development of new medicines, there is so much more to discover and build to support people at each step of their healthcare journey.

With our leading science and brilliant partners, we can make healthcare smarter, more precise, and more personal. Our vision is bold: a world where everyone benefits from genomics. If you’re inspired by the potential of cutting-edge science and technology and want to have a real impact on the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

As a (Junior) Genomic Data Engineer at Genomics Ltd, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, trusted, and timely genomic data that fuels our groundbreaking insights into human health and disease. Your work will support our in-house scientists and external customers, enabling discoveries that could identify new therapeutic targets and improve lives. You’ll focus on transforming, harmonising, and quality-controlling large-scale genetic and genomic datasets, working across diverse sources from the scientific community, commercial partners, and our own in-house research.

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• Process and ingest large-scale genetic and genomic datasets using a combination of manual, scripted, and automated approaches.
  
• Configure workflow parameters and dataset metadata to ensure scientists receive the right data, in the right format, at the right time.
  
• Assess and influence data quality standards, working closely with software developers and engineers to optimise and automate ingestion workflows.
  
• Collaborate with agile teams to continuously improve our processes, from data acquisition to release.
  
• Support scientific teams by delivering approved data releases and sharing expertise on data handling best practices.
  

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• You have a BSc or higher qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant genomic discipline, with a solid understanding of human genetics.
  
• Experienced in handling GWAS data and manipulating large-scale genotypic (array-based, WGS, WES) and phenotypic datasets.
  
• Proficient in Python and Unix shell, with strong problem-solving skills and a knack for overcoming unexpected data challenges.
  
• Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  
• An excellent communicator, comfortable working both collaboratively in a team and independently.
  

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• Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.
  
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.
  
• Progression: We\'ve got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder.
  
• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We\'re committed to helping you grow and succeed!
  
• Hybrid Working, Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office twice a week.
  
• Wellbeing: Join a company that values you at work and outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including a pension that increases every year(up to a threshold), comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with no excess, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave.
  
• Diversity and Inclusion: We offer our \'Bank Your Bank Holiday\' program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It\'s our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included.
  
• Giving Made Easy: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place!
  
• Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It\'s good for you and the planet!
  
• Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee.
  

Would you like to learn more? Great, we’d love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you!

Genomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.