Research Bioinformatician-Hybrid (6 Months Contract Role)

Job Information

Date Opened

07/22/2026

Job Type

Contract

Industry

Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research

Work Experience

4-5 years

City

Dublin

State/Province

Dublin

Country

Ireland

Job Description

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.

This is a discovery-focused position requiring expertise in genomic data analysis, DNA technologies, and laboratory techniques. The role combines desk-based data analysis with bench-based molecular biology work to support ongoing research projects and process improvements

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.