Data Manager/Analyst (Informatics) Part Time

Sawston, Cambridgeshire
Cancer Research UK

Data Manager/Analyst (Informatics)

Internal title: Informatician

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge or

Francis Crick Institute, London

Open to consider home based applicants

Contract Permanent and full time. Open to flexible working requests.

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 (flexibility depending on experience)

Closing date: Midnight 21st February 2021. We will be reviewing and shortlisting candidates on application. Please do not delay your application to avoid disappointment.

More detailed information about the role and Cancer Research can be found in the candidate pack.

Job titles you may have had in previous organisations could be: Data analyst, data specialist, data manager, developer, informatician, informatics analyst, clinical analyst or information analyst.

Are you passionate about data and looking for the opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts in the scientific space to solve data challenges? This could be the perfect opportunity to utilise your expertise in a cause driven environment helping Cancer Research to beat cancer sooner.

Cancer Research UK’s Therapeutic Discovery Laboratories (CRUK-TDL) is the in-house CRUK drug discovery unit, with a principal focus on establishing and prosecuting biologically-themed multi-project alliances with commercial partners. Based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, and the London Bioscience Innovation Centre, London, TDL comprises over 80 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds.

This is an exciting role for a data specialist with a background in data analysis and management and an interest in drug discovery to join our Informatics Team, which supports multiple aspects of the drug-discovery project lifecycle.

What will I be doing?

• Maintaining existing data processes and protocols including data capture, analysis, search, and visualisation
• Working with laboratory staff to extend and develop current data analysis and capture methods
• Providing first line support, including troubleshooting and training, on informatics systems and processes to TDL staff
• Interacting with specialist informatics support at supplier organisations to resolve issues and contribute to ongoing systems development (we use Dotmatics Browser and Studies Notebook, IDBS ActivityBase and Titian Mosaic)
• Developing and maintaining appropriate operational procedures, documentation and training material
• Applying and fostering best practices in data capture, transformation, analysis and visualisation

Who we’re looking for?

• BSc, Msc or PhD or equivalent in a life sciences or computational discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Good understanding of data capture, transformation, processing, querying and visualisation techniques
• Understanding of good experimental design and the application of statistical methodologies for the interpretation of experimental data
• Working knowledge of relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team helping to progress data-driven drug discovery and contribute directly to patient benefit, if this is the challenge you have been looking for then we would love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

• You’ll be making a real difference to people’s lives – we’re the largest global Cancer Research charity.
• There’s plenty of career progression and training opportunities, through internal and external L&D.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and the ability to buy up to 5 days per annum) and 1 CRUK day.
• Pension (employer contributions of up to 10%), life insurance and a great benefit discount platform.

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.