Genomic Data Engineer (Junior)

Genomics Cambridge, United Kingdom

Genomic Data Engineer (Junior)

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

About Us

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.

Role Purpose

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.

A Day in the Life

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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.

What’s in it for you

• 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.
• Progression: A straightforward and open progression framework to help you set personal goals and move up the career ladder.
• Invest in Your Future: Training and development opportunities, including access to a wide range of L&D materials.
• Hybrid Working: Office and home options with regular in-office presence; base location flexible within the UK.
• Wellbeing: Pension, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family (no excess), critical illness and life insurance, enhanced paid family leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Bank Your Bank Holiday program to exchange public holidays for culturally significant dates.
• Giving Made Easy: Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations tax-free.
• Green Commute: Cycle-to-work scheme and access to major transport hubs.
• Keeping it social: Regular company events and socials throughout the year.

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, colour, 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

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Salary: GBP 28800 - 43200 per year