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About Us
MastarRec is a specialist recruitment and staffing agency supporting high-growth and technology-driven industries across the United Kingdom, the United States, and global markets. We partner with organizations to deliver tailored staffing solutions focused on quality, integrity, and long-term value for both clients and candidates.
Job Description
Job Description:
Mastar Limited is hiring a results-driven Bioinformatics
Analyst to contribute to high-impact biomedical research projects by analysing
complex genomic and multi-omics data. The ideal candidate will have a strong
foundation in biological data science, programming, and algorithmic thinking,
along with experience working in a cross-functional life sciences or healthcare
setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process,
analyse, and interpret large-scale datasets including genomic,
transcriptomics, proteomic, and clinical data.
- Perform
data integration and pipeline development using scripting languages like
Python, R, or Perl.
- Develop
and optimize bioinformatics workflows for sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq,
WES, WGS).
- Use
tools such as GATK, Bioconductor, BWA, SAMtools, and other NGS pipelines.
- Collaborate
with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to generate actionable
insights.
- Maintain
detailed documentation and ensure data analysis meets reproducibility
standards.
- Contribute
to publications, reports, and presentations for internal and external
stakeholders.
Requirements
Required Skills:
- Proven
experience in bioinformatics analysis of high-throughput sequencing data
(e.g., NGS).
- Proficiency
with Python, R, and command-line tools in Linux/Unix environments.
- Familiarity
with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and HPC environments.
- Strong
understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and biostatistics.
- Excellent
problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills to support collaborative research.
Desired Skills:
- Experience
with machine learning applications in bioinformatics.
- Background
in single-cell RNA sequencing, epigenomics, or metagenomics.
- Knowledge
of FAIR data principles and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Understanding
of clinical bioinformatics and regulatory-compliant environments.
Benefits
Job Benefits:
- Competitive
salary and annual performance bonus
- Hybrid
working model with flexible hours
- Private
healthcare and dental cover
- Generous
annual leave and training budget
- Access
to cutting-edge tools and industry-leading biotech partners
