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Universityinfo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Universityinfo in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to lead analysis of complex clinical datasets, develop pipelines for genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, data integration with EHRs and omics data, data quality, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on advancing diagnostic and therapeutic insights.

Qualifications

• Robust understanding of bioinformatics principles and statistics.
• Experience handling clinical trial data and patient-derived omics data.
• Ability to collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists.
• Commitment to learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for clinical genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
• Perform statistical analysis on large clinical datasets to identify biomarkers, predict patient outcomes, and stratify patient populations.
• Collaborate with clinical research teams to design studies, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Integrate diverse data sources, including electronic health records, imaging data, and omics data.
• Develop and maintain robust data management systems and databases for clinical research data.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).

Skills

Bioinformatics

Statistics

Programming

Clinical data

Omics data

Job description

Senior Bioinformatician – Polokwane

About the Role

Our client, a forefront institution in scientific research and development, is seeking an experienced Senior Bioinformatician to join their dynamic team in Polokwane . This critical role involves the analysis of complex clinical datasets to derive meaningful insights that can drive diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of bioinformatics principles, statistical analysis, and programming, coupled with significant experience in handling clinical trial data and patient-derived omics data. You will collaborate closely with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to interpret results and contribute to impactful scientific endeavors. We are committed to fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation. The Polokwane location offers a growing scientific community and access to significant healthcare initiatives, making it an exciting place to advance one's career in medical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of clinical genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
• Perform statistical analysis on large clinical datasets to identify biomarkers, predict patient outcomes, and stratify patient populations.
• Collaborate with clinical research teams to design studies, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Integrate diverse data sources, including electronic health records, imaging data, and omics data.
• Develop and maintain robust data management systems and databases for clinical research data.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Stay abreast of the latest