Genomics Research Scientist (NGS & Bioinformatics)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist in Genomics to lead cutting-edge genomics projects in a state-of-the-art lab in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role entails designing sequencing-based studies, performing library preparation, and performing comprehensive bioinformatics analyses to derive meaningful genetic insights.

You will collaborate with computational biologists and statisticians, contribute to manuscripts, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of experimental

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years postdoctoral or industry genomics experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in NGS library preparation and sequencing workflows.
• Strong programming skills (Python, R) for genomic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage genomics research projects (WGS, exome, RNA-Seq).
• Perform library preparation for various NGS platforms.
• Conduct in-depth bioinformatics analyses of large genomic datasets.

Skills

Genomics research

NGS library prep

Bioinformatics analysis

Python

R

Statistical methods

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics

Tools

Python

R

NGS software pipelines

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist in Genomics to lead cutting-edge genomics projects in a state-of-the-art lab in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role entails designing sequencing-based studies, performing library preparation, and performing comprehensive bioinformatics analyses to derive meaningful genetic insights.

You will collaborate with computational biologists and statisticians, contribute to manuscripts, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of experimental