Bioinformatics Senior Scientist

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.

We are looking for a
Bioinformatics Senior Scientist
to join our growing team in
Barcelona
. Reporting to the Bioinformatics Lead, you will 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 a part of a project that will revolutionize early cancer diagnosis and improve people’s quality of life.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain pipelines for NGS data analysis, with a focus on RNA-seq.

• Perform large-scale data mining
  , integration, and interpretation of genomics datasets.

• Apply machine learning
  and statistical approaches to identify novel biomarker signatures.

• Write and maintain
  efficient, reproducible, and well-documented code in Bash, Python, and R.

• Assist in the development
  of software and custom scripts to automate data input, retrieval, processing, and analysis.

• Contribute to the preparation
  of patents, scientific publications, and regulatory submissions.

• PhD in bioinformatics
  , computational biology, data science, or a related field, and3+ years
  of postdoctoral or industry experience.

• Proven track record
  in NGS data analysis (especially RNA-seq).

• Proficiency
  in Python and R.

• Experience
  with workflow management systems (Nextflow is a plus).

• Solid background
  in genomics, biostatistics, and machine learning.

• Familiarity
  with Linux environments.

• A publication record
  in peer-reviewed journals.

• Strong communication skills
  , both oral and written.

• Fluent
  in English.

• Experience with cloud infrastructures (AWS is a plus).
• Experience in deep learning and advanced ML methods.
• Hands-on experience in Nextflow development.
• Solid experience in software development and engineering best practices.

• Shaping the future
  of cancer diagnostics in a fast-growing biotech with global ambition.

• Full-time position based in Barcelona
  , with a flexible schedule and hybrid work options.

• Permanent contract
  and a competitive compensation package (base salary + variable),

• aligned with your experience and contributions.

• 23 days of vacation
  + 3 company-defined days.

• Extra day of holiday
  to celebrate your birthday.

• Opportunities
  to expand your leadership skills, contribute to publications, and shape innovations with real-world clinical impact.

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