Genetic Data Analyst 12 month FTC

Our Future Health is the UKs largest ever health research programme bringing people together to transform the future of healthcare. Today millions of people across the UK live with conditions such as cancer dementia diabetes and heart disease. By bringing together 5 million volunteers from across the UK Our Future Health is creating one of the most detailed pictures of human health ever assembled.

Were looking for a Genetic Data Analyst to join our growing Science team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong genetics expertise with excellent communication skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with the desire to take on customer facing responsibilities.

Youll play a key role in helping researchers understand whether specific genetic populations can be identified within our dataset; turning complex genetic questions into clear actionable insights.

The Genetic Data Analyst will:

• Support the translation of feasibility assessments for clinical research into reproducible analytical workflows.
• Assess variant availability carrier populations and allele frequencies across large-scale datasets.
• Produce clear well-structured outputs that are understandable and accessible to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Collaborate with Epidemiologists and Data Scientists on genotype-phenotype feasibility assessments.
• Contribute to client and stakeholder discussions explaining findings and limitations confidently.
• Interpret and communicate genetic data quality metrics and their real-world implications.
• Continuously create and improve workflows documentation templates and reports to support a scalable research service.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic responsive environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong highly organised and naturally communicative with a desire to grow in a collaborative client-facing setting.

Essential experience:

• MSc (or equivalent experience) in genetics genomics bioinformatics biostatistics data science or similar
• Hands-on experience working with genetic / variant-level datasets
• Strong understanding of:
• Variant nomenclature
• Allele frequencies
• Carrier status & genotype dosage
• Imputation and data quality metrics
• Experience using tools such as PLINK/PLINK2 bcftools and R or Python
• Ability to translate complex genetic concepts into clear insights for non-experts
• Strong documentation skills; able to clearly explain methods assumptions and limitations
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• A proactive collaborative mindset with confidence working across teams and with stakeholders

Desirable:

• PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with polygenic risk scores or genetic risk modelling
• Exposure to clinical trials feasibility assessments or research operations
• Familiarity with EHR data and clinical coding systems (e.g. ICD-10 SNOMED)
• Experience working in secure or cloud-based environments (e.g. Databricks Jupyter)
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub or version control workflows

Closing date for applications: 9am 26th May.

• Salary from 37000.
• Generous Pension Scheme We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• 30 Days Holiday pro rata Bank Holidays Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
• Enhanced Parental Leave Supporting you during lifes biggest moments.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
• Home & Tech Savings Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
• 1000 Employee Referral Bonus Know someone amazing Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
• Wellbeing Support Access to Mental Health First Aiders plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A Great Place to Work We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

At Our Future Health we recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensuring that all candidates regardless of their background have equitable access to our application process. We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability neurodiversity or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process.

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Required Experience:

IC