Bioinformatic Technician

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: August 24th 2025

About the Institute

Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT has the mission of conducting cutting-edge research and translate innovation into methods available to the entire National scientific community. To this end, HT is opening National Facilities that will provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure for Structural Biology, Light Imaging, Genomics, Genome Engineering, and Data Handling and Analysis.

The Human Technopole Foundation is looking for a Bioinformatic Technician for the National Facility for Genomics.

In the context above outlined, the Bioinformatic Technician, reporting directly to the Head of the Genomics National Facility, will become part of the team of the Computational Genomics unit of the National Facility for Genomics, supporting research efforts by analyzing complex biological data, developing computational pipelines, and managing biological databases

The Computational Genomics Unit works hand-in-hand with the NF for Data Handling and Analysis facility, engaging in the development of novel bioinformatic pipelines, algorithms, and software.

This seamless interaction ensures that our computational solutions are not only cutting-edge but also tailor-made to meet the evolving needs of genomics research. The Computational Genomics unit commitment to excellence extends across all infrastructural units within the genomics NF.

By closely collaborating with each unit, the computational team strive to process sequencing data in a fast, reproducible, and standardized manner. Whether it's internal or external users, the main goal is to provide results that guarantee the highest levels of quality, reliability and reproducibility, merging precision and innovation as the main driving forces.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain bioinformatics workflows (e.g., Nextflow) for processing genomic data (WGS, WES, transcriptomics, epigenomics, including single-cell), ensuring robustness and reproducibility.
• Continuously optimize pipelines and computational infrastructure to improve efficiency, standardization, and quality control.
• Integrate workflows with internal systems , including sample tracking infrastructure and internal databases.
• Collaborate with other branches of the Genomics Facility , organizing metadata and managing newly generated data.
• Support internal and external users , contributing to data analysis, resource planning, and facility operations.
• Participate in training programs and technology scouting , actively supporting the development and innovation of the facility.

Job Requirements

Mandatory requirements:

• Master's Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, e.g. computational sciences, physics, engineering, biology, biotechnology or a related field of science;
• Knowledge on computational workflows for NGS data analysis, including robust standard operating procedures for quality assurance;
• Knowledge of Nextfow or Snakemake for workflow management;
• Knowledge and experience with exploratory data analysis and data visualization using Python or R;
• Knowledge of reproducible research environment and version control systems;
• Unix systems savvy.
• Fluency in English – HT is an international research institute.

Preferred requirements

• 3 years of experience in a bioinformatics related field
• Previous experience in a team executing analysis of high-throughput sequencing data and delivery of NGS projects.
• Previous experience working with data generated by the NGS sequencing technologies (i.e. Illumina, MGI, Oxford Nanopore platforms).
• High-Performance Computing (e.g. slurm etc.).
• Knowledge and/or experience of long-read sequencing and single-cell analysis.
• Knowledge and/or experience of relational database design and maintenance.
• Experience in scripting in Python following good coding practices.
• Experience with Git actions and automatic code tests.

Organizational and social skills:

• Good computational skills and trouble-shooting.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, other teams’ members and work synergistically to drive projects forward;
• Meticulous organization.
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills.

Application Instructions

Please apply by sending:

1. a CV
2. a motivation letter in English
3. names and contacts of at least 2 referees

Any questions concerning the role and/or queries regarding the relevant terms and conditions should be addressed to (this email address should not be used to send applications).

Why Human Technopole

HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Main benefits

• Meal delivery service.
• Work-life balance provisions.
• Italian language training for foreigners.
• Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.
• Flexible working hours.
• Support for relocation.
• Tax benefits where applicable.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered: 1

Salary : 35k

Contract offered: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed term 3 years at first with possibility of extension - employee level.

The position is based in Milan.

The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favour of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.