BSGM – The British Society for Genetic Medicine

Closing Date: 30/10/2022Location: Oxford Genetics Laboratory

The Oxford Genetics Laboratories (OGL) have a rare and exciting opportunity for an individual with relevant experience to join us as a Principal Clinical Scientist in Bioinformatics. OGL works in partnership with West Midlands and Wessex laboratories to form the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&SGLH), and provides state-of-the-art molecular and cytogenetic diagnostic testing for core and specialist rare disease services, and for acquired disorders. We undertake a comprehensive range of investigations that includes NGS analysis using in-house pipelines, and WGS interpretation. OGL also collaborates closely with many of the genetic research leaders in Oxford, as well as the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. The successful candidate will lead a small Bioinformatics team and contribute to the overall management and direction of the OGL, particularly with regards to data security. Additionally, you will participate in C&SGLH and NHSE bioinformatic forums to inform the OGL bioinformatic strategy, and may take on other relevant professional roles, for example in training. We are keen to hear from Registered Clinical Bioinformaticians, as well as from people with relevant transferrable skills who have worked in the private sector or academia. This is a permanent full-time post (37.5hrs) but applicants wishing to work part-time will be considered. The OGL is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and the working pattern is expected to be within these times. The Principal Bioinformatician undertakes a broad range of bioinformatic, analytical and administrative duties with a considerable degree of autonomy, assuming responsibility for all aspects of the bioinformatic services including developing and implementing a robust bioinformatics strategy to meet the needs of a large multi-disciplinary laboratory. They will also ensure secure yet accessible data storage, and be responsible for laboratory-wide organisation, monitoring, co-ordination and achievement of specific bioinformatic targets, with responsibility for all bioinformatic staff within the department. They are required to ensure delivery of a computational framework that has the flexibility and robustness to deliver expert analysis of complex data generated using the latest sequencing technologies, and will perform highly accurate and skilled analysis with often unpredictable outcomes and requiring periods of intense concentration. The role involves continued development of bioinformatics strategy and requires networking with peers and a deep understanding of the molecular biology and computational processes of NGS data generation. He/she must be able to effectively trouble-shoot any potential data quality issues, and communicate complex bioinformatic, scientific and confidential information to colleagues in electronic, written and verbal forms. Bioinformaticians also participate in teaching and training and are expected to remain up-to-date with their field.

Carl FratterEmail: Carl.Fratter@ouh.nhs.ukWebsite: http://jobs.ouh.nhs.uk/job/v4528933

Genetics Laboratory, Churchill HopsitalOxfordOxonOX3 7LE

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