Genomics Research Scientist (Hybrid) — NGS & Bioinformatics

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Advanced sequencing resources

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Biomedical Researcher with Genomics specialization to join a cutting-edge team. You will leverage advanced genomic technologies to explore human disease and identify targets, collaborating with clinicians and scientists in a state-of-the-art facility.

PhD required; you will design NGS experiments, develop bioinformatics pipelines, analyze large genomic datasets, present findings at conferences, and contribute to grant writing while maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics/Genomics/Molecular Biology or closely related field.
• Proven genomic research experience with hands-on NGS techniques.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and programming (R, Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments involving next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other genomic technologies.
• Analyze and interpret large-scale genomic datasets and identify associations with disease phenotypes.
• Develop and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for genomic data analysis.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to integrate genomic findings into broader projects.
• Prepare data for publication, present findings at conferences, and contribute to grant writing.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and data analyses.

Skills

Genomics expertise

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Genetics/Genomics/Molecular Biology

Tools

R

Python

Bash

NGS platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Biomedical Researcher with Genomics specialization to join a cutting-edge team. You will leverage advanced genomic technologies to explore human disease and identify targets, collaborating with clinicians and scientists in a state-of-the-art facility.

PhD required; you will design NGS experiments, develop bioinformatics pipelines, analyze large genomic datasets, present findings at conferences, and contribute to grant writing while maintaining thorough records.