LIVE SCIENCE
OVERVIEW
Bioinformaticians are some of the most sought-after professionals within Life Science Analytics. Their insights have been continuously proven as critical for the development of new biomarkers, drugs, therapeutics and healthcare platforms.
In particular, their understanding of the pure science, combined with an ability to model data, utilizing languages such as Python and R, has led to a high demand from Biotech start-ups and large Pharma firms.
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We have the knowledge, the network and the required drive to find the best candidates on the market, as well as working with some of the most exciting Life Science businesses around.
If you’re hoping to change careers or are looking for the right talent to fill an opening, Harnham can help.
PERMANENT, CONTRACT & REMOTE BIOINFORMATICS RECRUITMENT
We have one of the largest talent networks of Data & Analytics are uniquely placed to offer bespoke solutions whatever your hiring needs are.
Our specialty is matching highly experienced and skilled talent, with world leading organizations and forward-thinkers who see the opportunities that Life Science Analytics offer.
We have a unique understanding of this arena and excellent relationships with some of the best organizations around. If you’re hoping to change career or are looking for the next member of your team, we can help you.
HEALTH
INFORMATICS
From Biotech and Pharmaceutical firms to Research and Academia, we help the best Health Informaticians find rewarding careers.
With the US seeing $250 Billion worth of wasted healthcare data every year there is a huge demand for technologies that can provide the right data, to the right person, at the right time. M.D.s with an understanding of Informatics are now more desirable than ever.
From driving division strategy to integrating, modelling and transforming data, we understand the importance of Health Informaticians, and how to find the right one.
BIO
INFORMATICS
Bioinformaticians are some of the most sought-after professionals in Life Science Analytics. Their insights have been continuously proven as critical for the development of new biomarkers, drugs, therapeutics and healthcare platforms.
In particular, their understanding of pure science, combined with an ability to model data, utilizing languages such as Python and R, has led to high demand from Biotech start-ups and large Pharma firms.
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Harnham are a specialist Data & Analytics recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Senior Bioinformatics Engineer
San Diego
$150000 - $170000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Diego, California
SENIOR BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER
SAN DIEGO (Hybrid)
$150,000-$170,000
THE COMPANY
This San Diego biotech company is searching for a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up where you can make a huge impact on the engineering team in delivering software to customers.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop algorithms, models, and visualizations
- Work with external vendors/partners for new products
- Design analysis tools for single-cell multi-omics
Skills:
- Python, AWS, Genomics
- Industry experience designing algorithms
- Very strong communicator in working with internal and external teams
- Experience with genomics software
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
Please apply and send your CV today!
Director of Bioinformatics
San Diego
$200000 - $225000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Diego, California
Director of Bioinformatics
San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
$200,000-$220,000 base
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead our bioinformatics team as Director of Bioinformatics. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of bioinformatics strategies and infrastructure to support cutting-edge research in the field of biology. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists and IT professionals, to ensure effective utilization of computational tools and resources in the analysis and interpretation of large-scale biological data sets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of bioinformaticians, promoting their professional growth, ensuring a collaborative work environment, and driving the timely completion of projects.
- Develop and implement bioinformatics strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scientific objectives.
- Oversee the design and implementation of computational pipelines and workflows for the analysis, integration, and interpretation of diverse biological data, including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data.
- Collaborate with research scientists and data analysts to identify computational needs, translate scientific questions into analytical workflows, and provide guidance for data processing, quality control, and statistical analysis.
- Foster innovation by staying abreast of emerging bioinformatics tools, techniques, and best practices, and strategically incorporating them into the bioinformatics framework.
- Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality bioinformatics results by implementing rigorous quality control and validation procedures.
- Establish and maintain databases, data repositories, and analytical platforms to facilitate data integration, sharing, and access for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with IT and software development teams to optimize computational infrastructure, cloud computing, and database systems to support bioinformatics data storage, analysis, and visualization.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and ethics guidelines, promoting best practices for data management, privacy, and security.
- Act as a subject matter expert on bioinformatics, collaborating with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers to provide technical expertise, foster collaborations, and contribute to the development of joint research projects.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field. (A master’s degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered).
- Proven experience in leading and managing a bioinformatics team, including strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Extensive knowledge of bioinformatics methodologies, algorithms, and tools commonly used in the analysis of biological data sets.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Perl) and experience with relevant scripting languages and statistical tools.
- Strong understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and related fields, with the ability to translate complex biological questions into computational approaches.
- Experience with high-throughput data analysis (e.g., next-generation sequencing) and familiarity with relevant bioinformatics databases and resources.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of computational pipelines for data analysis, integration, and visualization.
Benefits:
- $200,000-$220,000 base
- Equity
- Generous PTO
Quality Manager – Cosmetics
San Diego
$130000 - $150000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Diego, California
QUALITY MANAGER – COSMETICS
SAN DIEGO, CA (ONSITE)
$130,000-$150,000
The Company:
This exciting Series B start-up located in San Diego is looking for a Quality Manager who will work directly with the CEO. They are focused on bringing natural ingredients to the beauty market.
The Role:
- You will be building a QMS from the ground up for both raw ingredients and finished products
- Conduct audits with vendors
- Conduct final product inspection to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and meets customer expectations
- Collaborating cross-functionally with the regulatory lead and brands team
Skills and Experience:
- Experience working in a start-up environment
- Has built infrastructure for both raw ingredients and finished products
- Experience working quality control within beauty or cosmetics
- BS or MS with 7+ years of experience
Benefits:
- Salary – $130,000-$150,000
- Target Bonus
- Options
- Health Benefits
Senior Bioinformatics Engineer
San Diego
$150000 - $170000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Diego, California
SENIOR BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER
SAN DIEGO (Hybrid)
$150,000-$170,000
THE COMPANY
This San Diego biotech company is searching for a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up where you can make a huge impact on the engineering team in delivering software to customers.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop algorithms, models, and visualizations
- Work with external vendors/partners for new products
- Design analysis tools for single-cell multi-omics
Skills:
- Python, AWS, Genomics
- Industry experience designing algorithms
- Very strong communicator in working with internal and external teams
- Experience with genomics software
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
Please apply and send your CV today!
Principal Computational Biologist
San Francisco
$170000 - $185000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Francisco, California
Principal Computational Biologist
San Francisco, CA or Remote (PST Hours)
$170,000-$185,000 plus bonus and equity
Company:
This global biotech company is looking to add a Principal Computational Biologist to the team. They are focused on working with clinical biomarkers in the immunology space. This role can be onsite at their San Francisco location or fully remote.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clinical and research teams to identify and evaluate new biomarkers for various diseases
- Develop and implement computational workflows to analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data
- Use machine learning techniques to develop predictive models for biomarker discovery and validation
- Develop algorithms to analyze and interpret complex data sets
- Participate in the design and execution of experiments to validate candidate biomarkers
- Communicate findings to clinical and research teams, as well as external stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of data visualization tools to facilitate biomarker discovery and validation
- Stay up-to-date with recent advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics.
Key Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field
- Proven experience in developing and implementing computational workflows for biomarker discovery and validation
- Expertise in machine learning techniques and big data analysis
- Strong programming skills in Python and R
- Ability to work on large complex datasets and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Hands-on experience in analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data
- Knowledge of statistical methods and their application to biological data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Equity
- Bonus
- Health care
- Remote possibility
- Annual office closures
Staff Bioinformatics Scientist
San Francisco
$145000 - $155000
+ Life Science Analytics
PermanentSan Francisco, California
STAFF BIOINFORMATICS SCIENTIST
SANTA CLARA, CA (Hybrid)
$145,000-$155,000
THE COMPANY
This biotech company is searching for a Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a global company where you can make a huge impact on the reproductive team in developing and building tools.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop algorithms and tools around genomic datasets
- Develop analysis solutions for NGS assays
- Collaborate with internal and external teams
Skills:
- Python,Linux, Genomics
- Industry experience designing algorithms
- Very strong communicator in working with internal and external teams
- Experience with genomics software
- Experience working in the reproductive health area
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
Please apply and send your CV today!
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