Lead Bioinformatician

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Bioinformatician to drive data analysis initiatives in Polokwane. You will develop and implement advanced bioinformatics pipelines to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data, extracting insights to inform R&D strategies in Limpopo.

You will mentor junior bioinformaticians, collaborate with researchers, stay current with new tools, and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in bioinformatics analysis.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Extensive experience with command-line tools and high-performance computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Perform complex data analysis, including variant calling, differential gene expression analysis, and pathway enrichment.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to interpret results and design future experiments.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and provide technical guidance on analytical methods.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and technologies.
• Present findings and methodologies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Python

R

HPC environments

Education

PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics

Tools

HPC environments

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Bioinformatician to drive their data analysis initiatives in Polokwane . This critical role involves developing and implementing sophisticated bioinformatics pipelines to analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets. You will work collaboratively with research scientists and data analysts to extract meaningful biological insights that inform our client's research and development strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data-driven discovery within the growing scientific sector of Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Perform complex data analysis, including variant calling, differential gene expression analysis, and pathway enrichment.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to interpret results and design future experiments.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and provide technical guidance on analytical methods.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and technologies.
• Present findings and methodologies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in bioinformatics analysis.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Extensive experience with command-line tools and high-performance computing environments.
• Solid understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, and relevant biological concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to advanced computing infrastructure and collaborative research environments.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Polokwane .