Research Bioinformatician-Hybrid (6 Months Contract Role)

About PSC Biotech

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded
in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in
Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more
than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for
Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract
manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

‘Take your Career to a new Level’

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model
by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the
opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals
operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of
employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a
diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide
unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development
in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career
progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our
client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit
deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables
are being met.

Role Overview:

The DNA Research team develops innovative nucleic
acid-based solutions for animal identification, traceability, and population
analysis across the livestock and companion animal sectors. Working closely
with commercial operations, the successful candidate will support research,
technical innovation, and method development through a combination of
computational bioinformatics and hands-on laboratory work.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

• Analyse and interpret complex genomic datasets generated
  from Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and SNP array technologies.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines
  and reproducible data analysis workflows.
  
• Perform in-depth data exploration to generate insights
  that support research, sample upscaling, and process optimisation.
  
• Develop computational methods for processing, managing,
  and visualising large-scale genomic datasets.
  

Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Prepare, quality check (QC), and run DNA libraries for
  Next Generation Sequencing.
  
• Process complex DNA samples using specialised laboratory
  equipment.
  
• Support laboratory-based research activities alongside
  computational analysis.
  
• Research & Collaboration
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists and
  stakeholders to design experiments, interpret results, and generate new
  research hypotheses.
  
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to
  colleagues across DNA operations on bioinformatics tools and resources.
  
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous
  improvement of DNA research processes.
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Strong background in molecular genetics, genomics, or DNA
  research.
  
• Hands-on experience with library preparation for Next
  Generation Sequencing (NGS).
  
• Experience analysing and interpreting large genomic
  datasets.
  
• Knowledge of computational genomics and bioinformatics
  workflows.
  
• Experience working with DNA profile identification,
  population genetics, or animal genetics is highly desirable.
  
• Ability to generate meaningful insights from raw data
  rather than relying solely on existing pipelines.
  

Professional Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative
  research environment and deliver against deadlines.
  
• Innovative mindset with a passion for scientific
  discovery and process improvement.
  

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Molecular Biology,
  Genomics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related scientific discipline.
  
• PhD candidates are strongly preferred.
  
• Candidates from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) or
  University College Dublin (UCD) are particularly encouraged to apply.
  
• Relevant industry experience within animal genetics or
  related sectors will also be considered.
  

Working Arrangement:

• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential of an extension
  
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week onsite
  (mandatory).
  
• Flexible working hours.
  
• Immediate or ASAP availability is highly desirable to
  facilitate knowledge transfer before the current team member departs.
  

Team & Environment:

• Join a collaborative DNA Research team of five
  specialists with diverse scientific and engineering backgrounds.
  
• Opportunity to work across both computational
  bioinformatics and laboratory research in a highly innovative environment.
  
• Strong focus on scientific discovery, continuous
  improvement, and technical innovation.
  
  Interview Process:
  
• Face-to-face interview with three members of the DNA
  Research team.
  
• Candidates will have the opportunity to meet the
  departing team member during the interview process to gain insight into the
  role and ongoing projects.
  
• Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 10th
  August.
  

Additional Information:

• Mandatory onsite attendance of 3 days per week;
  candidates should have a reasonable commute.
  

Application deadline: 28th July.