Data Scientist (Bioinformatics)

Job Title: Data Scientist (Bioinformatics)

Function: Data Scientist / Bioinformatics

Reporting to: Bioinformatics Engineering Manager (Production)

Job Code: PC210

REM Banding: From $105,000 to $125,000 / Annum (plus super)

Depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about leveraging data science and bioinformatics to unlock meaningful insights from complex genomic and microbial ecology data? As a Data Scientist at Microba, you will play a pivotal role in developing, validating, and applying data analysis methods to extract critical information from large-scale, multidimensional datasets. This role combines cutting-edge data science techniques, bioinformatics, machine learning, and software development to enhance Microba's product offerings and scientific interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data analysis methods to interpret complex genomic and microbial data.
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance data analysis and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, lab operations, and cloud infrastructure, to integrate automated data analysis pipelines using cloud-based and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Conduct bioinformatics analysis, manage data repositories, and develop software tools to streamline data processing.
• Stay current with advancements in bioinformatics, machine learning, and data science to introduce innovative solutions.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards, including ISO certification and GDPR.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in data science, bioinformatics, or computational biology.
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning, particularly in Python, R, and data science libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, Pandas).
• Proven experience with workflow automation, cloud computing (AWS/GCP), and containerisation (e.g., Docker).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred:

• Experience in biological sciences, especially genomics or microbial ecology.
• Skills in cloud-based AI/ML services and laboratory techniques such as DNA sequencing.

Our Core Values:

Unlock Better Health: Improve the everyday health and well-being of people through understanding the microbiome.

Think Big: Approach problems with curiosity and ambition, developing innovative solutions.

Accelerate Positive Change: Drive progress with urgency and perseverance.

Set the Standard: Commit to quality and excellence, always raising the bar.

Create Together: Foster collaboration across diverse teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Microba, you’ll be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of microbiome science, contributing to groundbreaking research and product innovation. We offer a collaborative, growth-focused environment, where your ideas and skills will directly impact our mission to improve health outcomes.

Apply Now!

If you are a data scientist with a passion for bioinformatics and a drive to contribute to cutting-edge health solutions, we encourage you to apply today!

Microba is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.