Bioinformatics Data Scientist – Drug Discovery Analytics

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Belfast is seeking a data-driven bioinformatics professional. In this role, you'll support data science activities across multiple teams, manage data storage, and utilize programming skills in R or Python. Ideal candidates hold at least a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and have experience in database development and data visualization. The role requires flexibility for travel across company locations, including Edinburgh and Manchester.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Data Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science required.
• Experience developing databases and SQL queries is essential.
• Knowledge of Linux and command line applications needed.

Responsibilities

• Support data science integration within the bioinformatics group.
• Manage storage, processing and analysis of scientific data.
• Collaborate with biology, chemistry, and protein therapeutics teams.

Skills

Database development

SQL queries

Linux operating systems

Data visualisation

R programming

Python programming

Software application development

Education

BSc or MSc in Data Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science

PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in Belfast is seeking a data-driven bioinformatics professional. In this role, you'll support data science activities across multiple teams, manage data storage, and utilize programming skills in R or Python. Ideal candidates hold at least a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and have experience in database development and data visualization. The role requires flexibility for travel across company locations, including Edinburgh and Manchester.