Genetic Data Analyst - 12 month FTC in London

Our Future Health is the UK’s 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. We’re 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.

You’ll 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 £37,000. 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 life’s 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. £1,000 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. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us.