Cape Town Lead Gene Sequencing Scientist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Cape Town-based role

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading genetics research institution in Cape Town to recruit a Lead Gene Sequencing Scientist. You will oversee the gene sequencing lab, design experiments, ensure quality, and drive innovation in diagnostic tools.

You will manage a team of scientists and technicians, collaborating with molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians to shape sequencing programs in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• PhD required in molecular biology/related field.
• 7+ years hands-on gene sequencing experience, 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience with diverse NGS platforms and library prep kits.
• Strong project leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily sequencing lab operations.
• Develop, validate, and implement sequencing protocols (NGS, Sanger).
• Oversee QC/QA of all sequencing data.
• Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians to define goals.
• Troubleshoot sequencing library prep and instrument issues.
• Stay abreast of new sequencing tech and bioinformatics advances.
• Manage budget, inventory, and procurement of reagents/equipment.
• Contribute to grant writing, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Ensure safety regulations and lab standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Illumina

PacBio

Oxford Nanopore

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a leading genetics research institution in Cape Town to recruit a Lead Gene Sequencing Scientist. You will oversee the gene sequencing lab, design experiments, ensure quality, and drive innovation in diagnostic tools.

You will manage a team of scientists and technicians, collaborating with molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians to shape sequencing programs in a cutting-edge environment.