Lead Bioinformatician

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Bioinformatician role in Centurion, Gauteng. You will spearhead analysis of complex omics datasets; drive genomics, proteomics and drug discovery research; and develop tools for interpreting large-scale data.

Collaboration with researchers will be central to advancing personalized medicine. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills (Python, R) and a deep understanding of statistical methods to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Tools

Python

R

Omics analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering biotechnology firm, is seeking an exceptional Lead Bioinformatician to spearhead the analysis of complex biological datasets. This role is central to driving novel research in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery. You will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge computational tools and strategies to interpret large-scale omics data, identify biomarkers, and uncover therapeutic targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in bioinformatics, a strong command of programming languages relevant to data analysis (e.g., Python, R), and a deep understanding of statistical methods. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in personalized medicine and will be based within our innovative research hub in Centurion, Gauteng . We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment for our scientific staff.