Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

Placements24; Paarl; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus program

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 invites applications for an experienced Lead Bioinformatics Scientist in Paarl, Western Cape. The role heads a team applying computational approaches to analyze complex omics datasets, driving discovery in genomics and proteomics.

Office-based in a collaborative setting with experimental and computational biologists. You design robust analytical pipelines, interpret large-scale data, and translate findings into actionable insights.

Formación

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, CS, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on bioinformatics experience.
• At least 2 years in team leadership or supervisory role.
• Expertise with NGS data (WGS/WES/RNA-Seq).
• Strong programming in Python and/or R.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage a team of bioinformatics scientists.
• Develop and validate computational pipelines for multi-omics data.
• Perform statistical analysis on large datasets.
• Collaborate with biologists and clinicians on research questions.

Conocimientos

Bioinformatics

NGS data analysis

Python

R

Leadership

Statistical methods

Educación

PhD in Bioinformatics

Herramientas

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Bioinformatics pipelines

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading biotechnology firm located in the scenic town of Paarl, is actively seeking an experienced Lead Bioinformatics Scientist. This role requires a dedicated individual to head a team focused on leveraging computational approaches to analyze complex biological datasets, driving discovery in areas like genomics and proteomics. The position is office-based, offering a collaborative environment where you can directly engage with experimental biologists and computational biologists. You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust analytical pipelines, interpreting large-scale omics data, and translating findings into actionable biological insights. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead scientific innovation within a dynamic research setting in the heart of the Western Cape's Winelands region of South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of bioinformatics scientists, overseeing project execution and ensuring scientific rigor.
• Develop, implement, and validate computational pipelines for analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data.
• Perform in-depth statistical analysis and interpretation of large biological datasets.
• Collaborate closely with molecular biologists, geneticists, and clinicians to define research questions and experimental designs.
• Develop predictive models and machine learning approaches for biological data analysis.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of bioinformatics databases and infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and related fields.
• Communicate complex findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences through reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, and proficiency with relevant bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques applicable to biological data.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment in Paarl, Western Cape.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• A performance-based bonus structure.
• Access to cutting-edge computational resources and collaborative opportunities with leading researchers.
• Professional development is supported through training, workshops, and conference attendance.
• Enjoy working in a beautiful setting with a team dedicated to making significant contributions to life sciences in South Africa.