Bioinformatics Scientist II

We’re expanding our team and seeking a rockstar bioinformatics scientist to help us develop new pipelines for the early diagnosis and screening of complex diseases such as cancer. We hope to find someone with a start-up spirit who is highly motivated to be part of a project that will revolutionize early cancer diagnosis and improve people’s
quality of life.

About us

Flomics is a fast-growing biotech company founded in 2018 in Barcelona. We are developing a revolutionary liquid biopsy test for the early detection of cancer, based on the analysis of cell-free RNA in blood. By combining cutting-edge genomics with advanced bioinformatics and machine learning, we’re identifying novel biomarker signatures that can transform diagnostics. Our goal: make cancer detection simple, scalable – and possible from just a single blood sample.

Beyond scientific innovation, we are an international and multidisciplinary team driven by collaboration, continuous learning, and the ambition to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.

You should have

A PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science or related fields.
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
An entrepreneurial soul with a proactive and hands-on attitude.
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Your responsibilities

Perform the mining, analysis and integration of data from NGS platforms.
Deliver novel RNA biomarker signatures based on NGS using machine learning techniques.
Independently complete data analysis using R, Python, etc.
Develop software and custom scripts to automate data input, retrieval, processing, and analysis.
Manage projects and provide technical guidance to bioinformatics team members.
Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and patents.
Your skills
You must be familiar with:
o The Linux terminal.
o The Python and R programming languages.
o Data processing and analysis.
o Genomics and Next-Generation Sequencing technologies.
o Biostatistics.
o Time management.
o Writing (in English, and with style!) scientific reports and technical documentation.
Nice to have:
o Knowledge of cloud infrastructures, in particular AWS.
o Experience with bioinformatics workflow management systems such as Nextflow.
What we offer
A full-time position based in Barcelona.
Competitive compensation aligned with experience (base salary and variable component).
Permanent contract.
The possibility for 2 days remote working per week and a flexible schedule.
A motivating environment with high growth possibilities and the opportunity for continuous learning.
Direct collaboration with the leadership team.
Fantastic offices located in Poblenou, Barcelona.
23 days of vacation + 3 company-defined days + extra day of holiday to celebrate your birthday.
How to apply

If you are excited about shaping the future of early cancer detection and want to play a key role in scaling a biotech startup, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and a brief introduction to [email protected], with “BIOINF004” in the subject line.
We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At Flomics, we welcome talent from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.