Clinical Bioinformatics (Genomics)

Genomic Scientists in the field of Clinical Bioinformatics help to inform the best treatment for a patient based on their unique genetic make-up. They examine patient samples to identify genetic and genomic abnormalities, which may cause inherited or acquired diseases. These professionals play a crucial role in utilizing bioinformatics resources, such as databases and online tools, to solve problems in genetics and genomics. They possess skills in programming and data analysis, which they apply to analyze and interpret genetic data. Additionally, they provide support to ensure that data received and generated by the laboratory is used in an efficient, standardized, secure, and accurate manner, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and adhering to information governance standards. Genomic Scientists in Clinical Bioinformatics are also involved in service development, which may include designing databases, generating programs to automate analysis, or creating next-generation sequencing pipelines. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical scientists, doctors specializing in genetics, specialist nurses, genetic counselors, IT teams, and external providers of software or databases. General Responsibilities: 1. Apply bioinformatics resources, such as databases and online tools, to problems in genetics and genomics, using skills in programming and data analysis. 2. Provide support to ensure data received and generated by the laboratory is used in an efficient, standardized, secure, and accurate manner using leading-edge technologies and adhering to information governance standards. 3. Be involved in service development, which may include designing databases, generating programs to automate analysis, or creating next-generation sequencing pipelines. 4. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical scientists, doctors specializing in genetics, specialist nurses, genetic counselors, IT teams, and external providers of software or databases.