We're a computational bioinformatics team, and the standard we hold our work to is simple: it should be reproducible, honestly scoped, and defensible to a reviewer. The people we want to work with hold themselves to the same standard.
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All roles are freelance / contract and fully remote. If one fits, email your CV—and if none fit but you’d like to work with us, we’re still glad to hear from you.
Bioinformatics Project Lead
Freelance / ContractRemoteMid/Senior
We are looking for experienced bioinformatics professionals who can take ownership of research projects from initial requirements through analysis, interpretation, reporting, and publication support.
Responsibilities
Lead bioinformatics projects from scoping to final delivery
Design appropriate analytical strategies for research questions
Coordinate datasets, analyses, timelines, and project requirements
Review analytical results and ensure scientific quality
Prepare publication-ready figures, tables, and analytical reports
Communicate technical findings clearly to researchers and clients
Requirements
Master’s / PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field
Strong practical experience with NGS and/or omics data analysis
Proficiency in R and/or Python
Strong scientific writing and interpretation skills
Experience working independently on research projects
We are seeking researchers with strong scientific writing and publication experience to support manuscripts, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, research reports, and related scientific projects.
Responsibilities
Support preparation and development of scientific manuscripts
Assist with literature reviews and evidence synthesis
Develop publication-ready tables, figures, and supporting material
Review scientific structure, clarity, and interpretation
Support manuscript revisions based on reviewer comments
Work with computational and statistical teams to integrate analytical results into publications
Requirements
Master’s / PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or related field
Strong scientific writing and editing skills
Experience with peer-reviewed research publications
Familiarity with journal submission and revision processes
Ability to understand and interpret scientific data
Systematic review / meta-analysis experience is an advantage
We are looking for detail-oriented analysts to support sequencing and omics projects through data processing, quality control, statistical analysis, and visualization.
Responsibilities
Process and perform QC on biological datasets
Analyse NGS, RNA-seq, microbiome, and other omics data
Perform statistical and exploratory analyses
Generate publication-quality visualizations
Document workflows and analytical decisions
Support senior scientists with project delivery
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
We are looking for organised professionals who can coordinate research projects and ensure smooth communication between clients, scientific analysts, and project leads.
Responsibilities
Coordinate project timelines and deliverables
Communicate with researchers and clients
Organise project requirements and documentation
Track project progress and outstanding requirements
Coordinate communication between scientific specialists
Support project leads with reporting and delivery
Requirements
Background in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisation and follow-up skills
Ability to understand basic scientific and technical requirements
Strong attention to detail
Research project coordination experience is an advantage
We are looking for experienced professionals who understand the research and life-sciences ecosystem and can help build relationships with researchers, laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic organisations.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop potential research-service opportunities
Build relationships with researchers and scientific organisations
Understand client research requirements and identify appropriate services
Coordinate initial project discussions with scientific teams
Develop long-term client relationships
Support preparation of project proposals and service quotations
Requirements
Background in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field
Strong understanding of research workflows
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience in scientific services, CRO, research support, or B2B business development is preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with researchers and scientific decision-makers
We are looking for experienced researchers and computational biologists who can independently review analytical workflows, results, scientific interpretation, and project deliverables.
Responsibilities
Review bioinformatics analyses and analytical workflows
Evaluate scientific interpretation and methodological consistency
Review figures, tables, and reports
Identify analytical or reporting issues before client delivery
Provide recommendations for improving reproducibility and scientific quality
Support quality assurance across research projects
Requirements
PhD or equivalent research experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, or related discipline
Strong research and publication record
Significant experience in bioinformatics or computational research
Excellent scientific judgement
Strong understanding of reproducible research practices
Peer-review or manuscript-review experience is desirable
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A fully remote clinical NGS bioinformatics role covering the core secondary-analysis workflow — from raw reads to a clinical-ready variant file — for diagnostic and clinical research projects.
Responsibilities
Run quality control on FASTQ data and troubleshoot run-level issues
Align reads and perform base recalibration against clinical reference genomes
Call and annotate germline variants to clinical standards
Produce clinical-ready, annotated VCFs with full provenance
Document pipeline versions, parameters, and QC metrics for auditability
Flag quality or coverage limitations honestly in analysis notes
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, or related field
Hands-on experience with NGS secondary analysis (alignment, variant calling)
Proficiency with GATK, BWA, samtools, and VCF handling
Comfortable on Linux and with command-line workflows
Understanding of clinical data quality and reproducibility expectations
Awareness of confidentiality requirements for clinical data
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote WES analyst role focused on germline exome pipelines — from alignment through annotation, filtering, and candidate-variant prioritization — for research and clinical projects.
Responsibilities
Process WES data through QC, alignment, and germline variant calling
Annotate variants with functional, population, and clinical databases
Apply inheritance- and frequency-based filtering strategies
Prioritize candidate variants against the clinical question
Summarize findings with coverage and limitation notes
Keep pipelines reproducible and well-documented
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, or related field
Practical germline WES analysis experience
Familiarity with VEP and/or ANNOVAR, gnomAD, and ClinVar
Proficiency in Python and/or R and Linux
Understanding of Mendelian inheritance and variant filtering
Strong attention to detail and documentation habits
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote WGS bioinformatician role covering genome-scale analysis — SNV/INDEL, copy-number and structural variants, and genomic annotation — across clinical and research datasets.
Responsibilities
Run WGS QC and alignment at genome scale
Call SNVs/INDELs, CNVs, and structural variants
Annotate and interpret genome-wide variation
Integrate multiple variant types into coherent results
Optimize workflows for large genomic datasets
Document methods, tool versions, and QC thoroughly
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, or related field
Experience with WGS and multiple variant classes (SNV/INDEL/CNV/SV)
Familiarity with tools such as GATK, Manta/DELLY, and CNVkit (or equivalents)
Strong Linux, Python/R, and workflow skills
Experience handling large-scale genomic data efficiently
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote clinical variant interpretation role applying ACMG/AMP guidelines, ClinVar, population databases, and the literature to classify variants for clinical and research reporting.
Responsibilities
Interpret and classify variants using ACMG/AMP guidelines
Gather and weigh evidence from ClinVar, population, and functional data
Review the primary literature for variant-level evidence
Document classification rationale transparently and reproducibly
Reassess variants as new evidence emerges
Collaborate with analysts and reporting specialists
Requirements
Degree in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field
Working knowledge of ACMG/AMP classification guidelines
Familiarity with ClinVar, gnomAD, and variant evidence sources
Careful, evidence-based reasoning and clear written rationale
Experience with variant interpretation in a clinical or research setting
Commitment to honest handling of uncertainty (e.g., VUS)
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote germline variant curation role for rare-disease projects — collecting evidence, applying ACMG classification, and assessing variants of uncertain significance.
Responsibilities
Curate germline variants for rare-disease cases
Collect and structure gene- and variant-level evidence
Apply ACMG criteria to reach defensible classifications
Assess and document variants of uncertain significance (VUS)
Maintain curation records for reproducibility and review
Keep current with gene–disease evidence updates
Requirements
Degree in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or related field
Experience with germline / rare-disease variant curation
Knowledge of ACMG/AMP criteria and evidence sources
Strong literature-review and evidence-synthesis skills
Meticulous documentation and honest uncertainty assessment
Familiarity with gene–disease validity frameworks is a plus
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote cancer genomics role focused on somatic analysis — tumor-only and tumor-normal workflows, somatic SNV/INDEL, CNV and SV detection, and cancer annotation.
Responsibilities
Analyze tumor sequencing data (tumor-only and tumor-normal)
Call somatic SNVs/INDELs, CNVs, and structural variants
Annotate findings with cancer knowledge bases
Distinguish somatic from germline signal appropriately
Summarize biologically relevant and potentially actionable findings
Document pipelines, filters, and limitations
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Genomics, or related field
Experience with somatic variant analysis and tumor-normal workflows
Familiarity with callers such as Mutect2/Strelka and databases (COSMIC, OncoKB)
Proficiency in Linux, Python/R, and NGS tooling
Understanding of tumor heterogeneity and purity/ploidy effects
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote rare-disease genomics role using phenotype-driven analysis — HPO matching, variant prioritization, and candidate-gene analysis — to support difficult diagnostic cases.
Responsibilities
Perform phenotype-driven variant prioritization
Map clinical features to HPO terms and gene panels
Integrate inheritance, frequency, and in-silico evidence
Shortlist candidate genes and variants for review
Communicate reasoning and remaining uncertainty clearly
Keep analyses reproducible and well-documented
Requirements
Degree in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or related field
Experience with rare-disease / phenotype-driven analysis
Familiarity with HPO, Exomiser-type tools, and variant databases
Proficiency in Python/R and Linux
Understanding of inheritance models and prioritization logic
Strong attention to detail and honest reporting of limits
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote clinical reporting role turning bioinformatics and variant-interpretation results into clear, structured, standards-aligned clinical and genetic reports.
Responsibilities
Translate analytical and interpretation results into structured reports
Ensure reports are clear, accurate, and internally consistent
Represent classifications, evidence, and limitations faithfully
Follow reporting templates and relevant standards
Coordinate with analysts and interpretation specialists
Maintain version control and auditability of reports
Requirements
Degree in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
Experience producing clinical or genetic reports
Strong scientific writing and attention to accuracy
Understanding of variant interpretation outputs (ACMG classes, VUS)
Familiarity with reporting standards and templates
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote pharmacogenomics role analyzing PGx variants and producing clinically relevant genotype-to-phenotype interpretations such as star-allele and metabolizer status.
Responsibilities
Analyze pharmacogenetic variants from NGS or genotyping data
Assign star alleles and derive diplotypes where applicable
Translate genotypes into metabolizer / phenotype interpretations
Reference guidelines such as CPIC and PharmGKB appropriately
Document interpretation logic and limitations
Collaborate on pharmacogenomic reporting
Requirements
Degree in Pharmacogenomics, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or related field
Familiarity with PGx concepts (star alleles, diplotypes, phenotypes)
Knowledge of CPIC / PharmGKB resources
Proficiency in Python/R and Linux
Attention to detail and evidence-based interpretation
Clear communication of clinically relevant findings
This role is with our partner company, not BioinformaticsNext directly.
A remote pipeline-developer role building and validating reproducible NGS pipelines for clinical and research use with modern workflow and tooling standards.
Responsibilities
Build and validate NGS pipelines (alignment, variant calling, annotation)
Implement workflows in Nextflow and/or Snakemake
Integrate tools such as GATK, BWA, and VEP/ANNOVAR
Establish QC gates, versioning, and reproducibility
Write tests and documentation for pipeline validation
Support deployment and maintenance across projects
Requirements
Degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field
Experience building NGS / clinical pipelines
Proficiency with Nextflow/Snakemake, Python/R, and Linux
Familiarity with GATK, BWA, VEP/ANNOVAR and containers (Docker/Singularity)
Understanding of pipeline validation and reproducibility
Version control (Git) and good software-engineering practice
If you’d like to work with us but none of the roles above are an exact match, email your CV with a short note about what you work on. If there’s a fit now or later, we’ll be in touch.