Medical Genetics jobs

Sibie Ltd is a healthcare group. We are an innovative company rapidly expanding our services across the UK, Europe, the USA, and the Gulf region. We are a preferred partner for several leading healthcare organisations due to the high quality of our products and services.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and research-driven Genetic Research Scientist to join our growing Research & Development (R&D) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic and research background in genetics/genomics, a proven record of publishing peer-reviewed research, and hands-on experience with Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS).

The successful candidate will contribute to genetic and genomic research projects, analyse complex genetic datasets, conduct high-quality scientific research, and translate findings into peer-reviewed publications and clinically relevant insights.

• Conduct peer-reviewed research in genetics, genomics, and related areas.
• Design, conduct, and contribute to Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and related genetic analyses.
• Develop, validate, and apply Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) where appropriate.
• Analyse and interpret genetic and genomic datasets using appropriate statistical and research methodologies.
• Identify genetic associations and translate research findings into meaningful scientific insights.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, abstracts, and other scientific materials for publication.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and contribute to the development of high-quality research publications.
• Conduct literature reviews and remain up to date with developments in genetics, genomics, statistical genetics, and related fields.
• Collaborate with clinical, scientific, data, and R&D teams on research projects.
• Maintain high standards of scientific integrity, research quality, documentation, and data interpretation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field. A PhD is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in genetic, genomic, or biomedical research.
• Demonstrated experience with Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).
• Proven experience in developing and/or applying Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS).
• A demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research in scientific journals.
• Experience conducting and communicating peer-reviewed genetic/genomic research.
• Strong understanding of genetic research methodologies, statistical genetics, and genomic data analysis.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Candidates must be able to provide evidence of relevant published research/publications.

At SIBIE Ltd, as a global organisation operating across Europe, the US, the UK, and the UAE, we offer visa sponsorship. We also support flexible work arrangements across our premises.

We are committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, diversity, and inclusion, where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.