Genomics Research Lead: Drive NGS Innovation

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

Dental and vision insurance

Generous vacation leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Genomics Researcher to lead a science-driven team in a premier Gauteng facility. The role focuses on genomic analysis, disease associations, and translating findings into diagnostics and therapies.

You will guide projects across WGS, WES, and RNA-seq, develop pipelines, and publish in high-impact journals while mentoring researchers and collaborating with clinicians.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive research experience in genomics and bioinformatics.
• Expertise in NGS library preparation and sequencing technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, Perl for data analysis.
• Solid knowledge of statistical genetics and variant calling algorithms.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of genomics researchers with scientific direction.
• Design and manage complex genomics projects using multiple NGS platforms.
• Develop and optimize large-scale bioinformatics pipelines (WGS, WES, RNA-seq).
• Perform rigorous statistical analysis to identify variants and associations.
• Collaborate with clinicians to translate findings into applications.
• Interpret genomic variants in relation to disease phenotypes.
• Publish high-impact research in journals; present at conferences.
• Manage research budgets and ensure regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Stay current with advances in genomics and cloud bioinformatics.

Skills

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Statistical genetics

Leadership

NGS

Education

PhD in Genomics

Tools

Python

R

Perl

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Genomics Researcher to lead a science-driven team in a premier Gauteng facility. The role focuses on genomic analysis, disease associations, and translating findings into diagnostics and therapies.

You will guide projects across WGS, WES, and RNA-seq, develop pipelines, and publish in high-impact journals while mentoring researchers and collaborating with clinicians.