Junior Bioinformatician

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Mentorship

On-site training

Rustenburg campus

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Junior Bioinformatician to join our team and support research by analyzing large-scale biological datasets.

You will work with bench scientists and senior bioinformaticians to design data analysis strategies, interpret results, and develop pipelines using Python or R. This is an in-person role offering training and mentorship in a collaborative lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or a related quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of biological concepts and experience with bioinformatics databases and tools.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, R, Perl).
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces and high-performance computing environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including variant calling, gene expression analysis, and pathway analysis.
• Develop and maintain scripts and pipelines for automated data processing and analysis using Python or R.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to design data analysis strategies and interpret results.
• Visualize biological data to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in the management and curation of biological databases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Perl

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Bioinformatician to join their growing team in Rustenburg . This position is essential for supporting our scientific research and development initiatives by analyzing large-scale biological datasets. You will work closely with bench scientists and senior bioinformaticians to extract meaningful insights from genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, in-person environment, contributing directly to research projects that aim to understand complex biological systems and develop new applications, fostering a collaborative spirit within the lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including variant calling, gene expression analysis, and pathway analysis.
• Develop and maintain scripts and pipelines for automated data processing and analysis using programming languages such as Python or R.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to design data analysis strategies and interpret results.
• Visualize biological data to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in the management and curation of biological databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics , Computer Science, Biology, or a related quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of biological concepts (genetics, molecular biology) and experience with bioinformatics databases and tools.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, R, Perl).
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces and high-performance computing environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced bioinformaticians.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful research projects.
• Positive and collaborative team environment within our Rustenburg campus.