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.
Your Background:
- 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.
Company: 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 onor email 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.