Who are we?
Amaris Consulting
is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We're focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call
: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you
Interviews
(the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities
Case study
: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you
Job Description
Mission:
Are you a
passionate Bioinformatician
with solid experience in
data analysis pipelines
and
R programming
? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the
life sciences or pharmaceutical sector
, using data to drive innovation and medical progress?
Amaris Consulting is looking for a
Junior to Middle Bioinformatician
to join a high-performing team working on advanced bioinformatics solutions. This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in a
supportive, international environment
— with the flexibility of
long-term remote work in Belgium
after an initial on-site onboarding period.
You'll play a key role in understanding, maintaining, and improving
bioinformatics pipelines
, supporting research and development with robust, scalable data analysis.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Understand, document, and support existing bioinformatics data analysis pipelines.
* Perform statistical analysis and data visualization using R and related packages (ggplot2, dplyr, etc.).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (biologists, data scientists, IT) to translate biological questions into analytical workflows.
* Contribute to the development and optimization of analysis scripts and reproducible workflows.
* Ensure data quality, integrity, and traceability in line with project requirements.
* Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and technical documentation.
* Work in a hybrid setup: on-site at the beginning for training and integration, then primarily remote within Belgium.
What You Bring
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
* 4 to 6 years of experience in a bioinformatics or data analysis role (or equivalent experience for strong Junior candidates).
* Solid proficiency in R programming for data analysis and visualization.
* Experience working with or understanding bioinformatics pipelines (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant calling, etc.).
* Familiarity with version control (Git), command-line environments, and data formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF, etc.) is a plus.
* Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
* Fluent in English – both written and spoken (required for collaboration and documentation).
* Based in Belgium and available for initial on-site training (full relocation support if applicable).
Why Join Amaris Consulting?
* Work on meaningful projects at the intersection of biology, data, and technology.
* Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a hybrid/remote-first model after onboarding.
* Grow your skills with access to cutting-edge tools, training, and expert communities.
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive global network of consultants.
* Competitive compensation and personalized career development path.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.