Senior Bioinformatics

As a global Research Organization to the biopharmaceutical industry, CellCarta (formerly Caprion – HistoGeneX) provides access to a broad offering of biomarker platforms and services. We partner with our clients to address the most complex scientific testing needs, delivering customized biomarker testing solutions to further the limitless potential of precision medicine.

We offer our services on a global scale through our laboratories in USA, Canada, Belgium, China and Australia. Combining expertise in histopathology, immune monitoring, proteomics, genomics and sample logistics, we support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the research and development of innovative new medicines for the treatment of cancer and immune diseases. Working under stringent quality and regulatory requirements, we strive to make a difference in the future treatment options offered to patients.

CellCarta leverages its strong expertise in cancer to support the entire spectrum of biomarker services including biomarker discovery in the research phase, tumor profiling and biomarker monitoring in clinical studies and companion diagnostics registration studies, patient diagnostics and development of new techniques and tests for tumor analysis and prediction of treatment response. The company bridges the gap between research, clinical studies and diagnostics.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Bioinformatician

Department:Bioinformatics

Based in

Wilrijk, Antwerp (Belgium)

Function

We are looking for a Senior Bioinformatician who will develop, innovate and validate NGS algorithms, analytical solutions, and modules of bioinformatics pipelines for clinical NGS tests. You will assist in the implementation of new assays developed by the Genomics Services assay development group by maintaining documentation of procedures and process configurations. You will assist in the active follow-up of a team of bioinformaticians. This role will play a crucial part in the build out of our company’s Genomics Services portfolio.

Major responsibilities

Profile

• Bachelor or master in science (engineering, computer science, bio-informatics,…) with at least 5 years of experience in the field of bioinformatics
• Experience in computational analysis pipelines for high-throughput NGS data analysis
• General experience in NGS data handling, processing, and analysis
• Good programming skills in Python and R mandatory
• Experience with high-throughput genomics data (WES/WGS) is a differentiator
• Knowledge of SQL, Microsoft SQL server, Nextflow is a differentiator
• Cloud computing experience (AWS, Google Cloud, MS Azure) is a plus
• Biological background (cancer metabolism, tumour genomics, innate immune responses)
• Strong interest in cancer research and biomarkers is highly recommended
• Familiarity with principles and methods of software development and validation

• You are analytical, well organized, result orientated and a team player capable of working under

• You combine strong technical skills with excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English both written and spoken

What can we offer

• A dynamic and rapidly changing global environment allowing personal growth
• A company that is fit for the future
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A great team you can work with

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