Scientist Bioinformatics vacatures

Senior Bioinformatician

ARE YOU OUR NEW SENIOR BIOINFORMATICIAN?

BaseClear was founded in 1993, and ever since has been a pioneer in genomic analysis. We have been on the forefront of microbial genomics innovations and industrial applications. BaseClear offers a complete range of microbial genomics services for many applications including clinical trials wherein microbiome readouts are also part of results: metagenomics, meta transcriptomics, microbiome analysis and microbial strain characterization for regulatory approval.

We are the partner of choice for many leading brands in various biotechnology industries such as pharma, personal care and hygiene, consumer health, food industry and human and animal health in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. We are also proud to be located in the heart of the Leiden Bio Science Park in Leiden, one of the leading bioscience hubs in Europe.

For our bioinformatics department, we are looking for candidates for the position of:

SENIOR BIOINFORMATICIAN

(32-40 hours per week)

Job:

Data analysis for commercial projects is done within the bioinformatics team. These projects are either standardized, using our in-house optimized pipelines to perform mass analyses, or customized, where a novel approach to the data-analyses needs to be thought out and performed. Besides, the bioinformatics team is also responsible for maintenance of our internal (meta)genomics and transcriptomics pipelines and databases and for the set-up of new products together with our Product Development team.

In this role, you will be part of the bioinformatics team. As a senior, your focus will lie mostly with novel projects, analysing and reporting customized commercial requests and setting up new services for us to offer to our clients. The work is very varied due to the different nature of our commercial projects and the wide range of products we offer. Do you enjoy working on different types of projects on a day to day basis while also being responsible for the quality status of our products, this might be the job you're looking for!

Profile:

To ensure a good match, we kindly ask that you only apply if you meet the following essential criteria:

• You carry a Master's degree in Bioinformatics, plus at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• You have solid knowledge of Python and Bach/ Linux.
• You have in-depth experience with NGS data processing.
• If you have additional experience of (microbial) genomics, R, NextFlow, Biostatistics as well as an understanding of laboratory management and quality systems, we see this as a benefit.
• You are eligible to work in the Netherlands and already live within 35 km from our Leiden office.

To be successful in this role, you come with certain characteristics. You are a quality-oriented individual who manages deadlines. You have attention for detail and are able to work independently.

What we offer:

A challenging position in a biotech company, where the successful candidate will work in a highly motivated and ambitious team. Salary is dependent on your qualifications and experience.

Interested?

Please send your motivation and curriculum vitae, quoting vacancy number 2026-BIS01, to . For further information about the above position please contact , , at +31 (0)712 04 53 05.