Data Scientist/Bioinformatician - Image and Data Analysis Department (Full Time)

HistologiX is a trusted GLP & GCP compliant CRO with expertise in tissue-based biomarker analysis.

We help our clients visualise and understand how their drug or device is influencing key biomarkers at the cellular and tissue level. Working collaboratively, our experienced scientific team provides a bespoke service allowing our clients to make the most of our expertise in histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) including multiplex immunofluorescence, in situ hybridisation (ISH) & cutting-edge digital image analysis (IA).

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist/Bioinformatician to join our Image and Data Analysis Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing digital pathology solutions by developing and applying computational methods to analyse histopathology images by using Visiopharm software and extracting, interpreting, and visualising datasets by using R and Python, to generate valuable insights for drug development and biomarker research.

• Support the development of deep learning-based algorithms for tissue segmentation and biomarker quantification for analysis of histopathology brightfield and fluorescent images.
• Perform data manipulation, visualisation and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists and computational scientists to optimise image analysis pipelines.
• Provide support in interpreting and presenting data in a meaningful way to internal teams and external clients.
• Ensure quality control and reproducibility in digital pathology analyses.
• Conduct spatial analyses of tissue features and cell phenotypes to extract biologically relevant insights.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis (essential).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualization tools (essential).
• Experience with image analysis tools (e.g., Visiopharm, HALO, QuPath) (highly desirable).
• Basic knowledge of histology, histopathology and IHC principles (highly desirable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to work efficiently to meet defined timelines.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team.

• Degree or higher qualification in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related Life Science field.

The role will be based at BioCity Nottingham, with regular business hours.

For all our roles, a client-focused approach with strong scientific expertise is key to our business. If you are passionate about digital pathology and data manipulation and eager to contribute to the advancement of image-based research in a dynamic and growing organization, we would love to hear from you!

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and covering letter to Cristina Suanno, Head of Image and Data Analysis, by 27th February.