Remote Bioinformatics Solutions Architect (UK)

Description:

• Lifebit is seeking a Bioinformatics Solutions Architect to join their User Success team in a mid-level role.
• The candidate should have experience in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or Genomic Medicine with a substantial computational element.
• The role involves working hands-on with research scientists, academics, software engineers, and clients to address challenges in Genomics and Precision Medicine.
• Responsibilities include onboarding and training users, creating user guides and technical tutorials, performing platform demonstrations, and collaborating with internal teams to support clients.
• The candidate will develop relationships with platform end-users to ensure their success with Lifebit products and data.
• Advanced programming skills in languages such as R, Python, Bash, and/or Nextflow are required.
• The position offers opportunities to learn from and collaborate with top technical minds and researchers in the industry.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a technical, customer-facing role within sales, solutions, or product management, preferably in healthcare or life sciences.
• A BSc in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field is required; an MSc or PhD is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of bioinformatics, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and genomics data management is necessary, along with at least 1 year of experience building pipelines in Nextflow.
• Preferred certifications include AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of at least 2 programming languages (R, Bash, Python) is required.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and technical writing skills are essential, with client-facing experience preferred.
• A solid understanding of design principles, SDLC, and best practices for solution development is required.
• Familiarity with healthcare and life sciences industry standards, particularly regarding data security, compliance, and interoperability, is important.
• The role may require travel 1-2 times per year for conferences or client meetings.

Benefits:

• Lifebit offers a competitive salary and performance-based incentives as part of their compensation package.
• An annual personal development budget of £1,000 is provided, along with access to industry conferences, training, and certifications.
• Employees receive 20-25 days of annual leave and the option for fully remote work to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• The company fosters a diverse team culture, encouraging collaboration among an international team passionate about transforming healthcare through data.
• Employees gain exposure to problems and applications in cloud computing, data analysis, machine learning, life sciences, and big data fields.
• Lifebit is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values individual strengths and promotes health and well-being.