Scientific Data Analyst

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire – hybrid working option

Full time (36 hours per week)

Fixed term contract for 30 months

About Us:

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.  As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

About the Role:

We are seeking a scientific data analyst to join the data management team at the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC). This is an opportunity to use knowledge of in-vivo biological data to build skills in data management.

The Mary Lyon Centre runs and develops specialised screening tests to investigate mouse gene function and develop preclinical models for human genetic disorders. These tests cover behavioural, physiological and metabolic assays. These generate complex datasets that present unique challenges to data management and analysis. The data management team works to validate data prior to its release to researchers and collaborators. This work will involve maintaining and developing validation pipelines, managing data and communicating about data quality across projects, and improving our capacity to validate scientific datasets.

This role would suit a recent PhD graduate in life-sciences interested in applying their knowledge of in-vivo or other datasets and developing skills in data management and data validation. For example, a PhD graduate with experience in behavioural or metabolic assays and relevant datasets, who has a desire to translate this knowledge into software solutions and to learn programming skills.

Working Relationships:

You will be part of the Data Management team and will report to the Head of Data Management. The Data Management team works closely with the phenotyping team as they gather datasets. The data management team will also work alongside other informatics teams.

Benefits:

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

How to Apply:

For full details and to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21^st July 2024, however we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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