Bioinformatics Scientist (F/M) - Diagenode - Liège (ville)

For its Epigenetics division, Diagenode is looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist (F/M)

Key responsibilities

• Performing data analysis to support both the internal research and development team (evaluate experimental techniques, kits, equipment) and the epigenomic service team (client’s projects).
  • Diagenode’s activities focus on the field of epigenetics, including:
    • Protein-DNA interactions (chromatin studies)
    • DNA methylation
    • Expression of coding and non-coding RNAs
  • The data is generated primarily by Next Generation Sequencing, including the following applications:
    • ChIP-seq, ChIPmentation, Cut&Tag, ATAC-seq, scATAC-seq
    • WGBS-seq, RRBS-seq, MeDIP-seq, EPIC array, targeted DNA methylation analysis
    • RNA-seq, sncRNA-seq, scRNA-seq
• Understand our products, the wet-lab processes and sequencing techniques, be able to advise on the experimental design and interpret results
• Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary and international team, co-operating with the wet-lab team and communicating with clients
• Design and develop and optimize bioinformatics pipelines, tailor them to novel experimental data
• Clear and meticulous reporting, drawing meaningful conclusions from the data
• Managing the IT resources (managing space and computing capacity in a multi-user Linux environment, maintaining/updating software, organize data transfer etc.)
• Participate in customer support in bioinformatics related questions
• Supporting the Sales & Marketing team in their decision-making process and in advertising campaigns (e.g. by providing images/data for marketing materials)

Required qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in Bioinformatics with a background in bioengineering, biostatistics, computer science, biology or related field
• Linux-based bioinformatics education/experience: scripting in Shell, R, Python, implementing bioinformatics software tools in Linux, utilizing programming and statistics/mathematical skills for data analysis
• Experience with NGS data analysis
• Capable of multitasking and managing several projects in parallel
• Fluency in English
• Team-oriented person
• Rigorous and attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with wet lab/bench scientists
• Excellent reporting skills (oral and written communication skills)

Advantages

• Experience in molecular biology (especially NGS)
• Experience in epigenetics and transcriptomics
• Background in statistics and/or mathematics
• Experience in other programming languages (e.g. Perl, C, Java)
• Experience with machine learning and data mining

Location

Diagenode headquarters in Liege

Contract

Permanent position

Our offer

• Diagenode offers a job with a lot of development potential in a growth-oriented environment with a unique company culture.
• Diagenode is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity throughout its workforce.
• If you are interested, please send your application with a full detailed resume and a motivation letter, by email only, to [email protected]