Hybrid Senior Genomics Scientist — Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 client is a leading research institute in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeking a Senior Genomics Scientist to design and execute experiments, analyze large-scale genomic data, and develop novel genomic applications.

The role offers access to state-of-the-art sequencing platforms and a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to mentor researchers and publish findings in the field of precision medicine.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of post-Ph.D. research experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with NGS library preparation and sequencing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee genomic research projects utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies.
• Perform data analysis for whole-genome, exome, and RNA-Seq applications.
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for data processing, QC, and variant annotation.
• Interpret genomic data to identify variants, associations, and potential biomarkers.
• Collaborate with clinicians and biologists to translate findings into insights.
• Stay current with advancements in genomics and sequencing technologies.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians in genomic techniques and data analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at meetings.
• Ensure compliance with data management and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Genomics

NGS

Bioinformatics

Python

R

Shell scripting

Education

PhD in Genomics/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics

Tools

NGS platforms

Bioinformatics pipelines

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 client is a leading research institute in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeking a Senior Genomics Scientist to design and execute experiments, analyze large-scale genomic data, and develop novel genomic applications.

The role offers access to state-of-the-art sequencing platforms and a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to mentor researchers and publish findings in the field of precision medicine.