Senior Software Developer/Bioinformatician

The University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C), operates a sequencing facility located in the Laboratory Genetics department at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with the core aim of  delivering a clinical grade next generation sequencing pipeline utilising a comprehensive pan-cancer gene panel.

The post holder will be working closely with University and NHS colleagues. The key objectives of this role will be to develop a new ISO-certified pipeline fit for both new and ongoing clinical trials and research projects, as well as for routine clinical sampling and testing tumours with NHS GG&C, and other Scottish health boards, to maintain and operate established NGS analysis workflows, to manage research and clinical data, and to ensure rigid quality control measures in support of patient diagnostics are being met.

Salary will be Grade 8, £46,047 - £53,353 per annum pro rata.

This post is part-time (14 hours per week), and open ended with funding available for up to 24 months in the first instance.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

Apply online: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=107611

Closing Date: 27 April 2023.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/

and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

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