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Huma Y

@humay

HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist in Bioinformatics Genomics delivering diagnostic NGS analysis and service development.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a clinical bioinformatics role where I can apply and expand diagnostic NGS expertise, lead service improvements, work within a UKAS-accredited lab, mentor trainees, and contribute to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making.

I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist in Bioinformatics Genomics with specialist experience implementing, troubleshooting and validating NGS pipelines for diagnostic genetic services, and contributing to UKAS-accredited laboratory quality systems. I have led service development projects, supervised staff, trained pre-registration Healthcare Scientists and STP trainees, and routinely attend MDTs to provide clinical bioinformatics input.

My background includes MSc Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics (Distinction) and hands-on roles processing complex NGS workflows, WGS sample preparation, and participation in internal/external quality assurance and clinical audits. I am organized, self-motivated, meticulous, and skilled in Python, R, Nextflow, MySQL and a range of bioinformatics tools, committed to delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services and continuous service improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HCPC Clinical Scientist

Current

North Bristol Trust

Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)

Provided bioinformatics support for diagnostic genetic services, implementing and troubleshooting NGS pipelines and clinical reporting while leading service development and maintaining UKAS accreditation activities.

Python Nextflow Pipeline Development R MySQL Troubleshooting

STP Clinical Bioinformatics

North Bristol Trust

Sep 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Applied specialist clinical bioinformatics skills to implement and validate bioinformatic procedures for sample processing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of routine and complex genetic tests.

Bioinformatics IQC literature review Troubleshooting Team Collaboration

Research Technician

University of Bristol

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)

Provided technical support for international studies on Type 1 Diabetes, performing immunoassays, genotyping, sample processing and assay development while maintaining databases and equipment calibration.

Radio Binding Immunoassays SNP HLA Genotyping PCR Data Analysis Excel

Clinical Trials Coordinator

NHS

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)

Coordinated ophthalmologic clinical studies including patient booking, eligibility screening and record keeping to ensure protocol compliance and smooth clinic study workflows.

Clinical Coordination Regulatory Compliance Record keeping Consent Management

Clinical Trials Assistant

NHS

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Supported multiple oncology research studies by screening/recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, collecting and processing tissue and blood samples and maintaining study databases.

Database Management Edge

Call Handler

PHL

Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 (10 months)

Managed patient calls to triage symptoms, arrange clinic bookings and advise on social care or mental health assessments, ensuring timely and compassionate responses.

Triage Documentation Customer Service

MDT Coordinator

NHS

Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 (10 months)

Organised and prepared multidisciplinary team meetings, ensured pathology/images availability and maintained up-to-date cancer patient records to support clinical decision-making.

Meeting Coordination Clinical Documentation Pathology Coordination Multidisciplinary Liaison Data Management

Genetic Technologist

North Bristol Trust

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Performed routine and complex genetic analyses including WGS sample preparation, DNA/RNA extraction and maintenance/troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to meet diagnostic turnaround targets.

WGS Equipment Maintenance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bristol

Master of Science, Clinical Bioinformatics / Genomics

2022 -

Grade: Distinction

MSc Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics with distinction, course includes integrated work-based training and aims to prepare for registration as a Clinical Scientist.

University of Bristol

Postgraduate Certificate, Genomic Medicine

2021 - 2022

Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine covering human genetics, omics techniques, counselling skills, bioinformatics, and data quality assurance.

University of Portsmouth

Master of Science, Biomedicine

2015 - 2017

Grade: 2:1

MSc Biomedicine focusing on molecular basis and pathophysiology of disease with a thesis on transmembrane helix signaling mechanisms.

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology

2013 - 2016

Grade: First Class Honours

BSc Human Physiology covering anatomy, physiology, research methods and clinical assessment with a dissertation on sleep duration and resting blood pressure.