Lead Computational Biologist, Genomics & Bioinformatics

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Cutting-edge facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Computational Biologist for a pioneering biotechnology firm based in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role centers on advancing systems biology through cutting-edge computational methods, managing high-impact projects, and mentoring a team of bioinformaticians.

You will develop and apply bioinformatics pipelines, analyze large-scale omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), and contribute to drug targets and biomarker discovery while collaborating with

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Proven track record leading complex research projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R and bioinformatics libraries.
• Strong statistical modeling, ML, and data mining.
• Extensive experience with NGS data analysis.
• Knowledge of biological pathways and disease mechanisms.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and application of computational and statistical methods for analyzing complex biological data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput data analysis.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, chemists, and clinicians to interpret results and define future directions.
• Develop predictive models and algorithms to identify drug targets and biomarkers.
• Mentor a team of computational biologists and bioinformaticians.
• Stay current with advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Communicate findings via presentations, publications, and reports.
• Contribute to grant writing and secure external funding.
• Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and data management.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Leadership

Communication

NGS Analysis

HPC

Biology knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Biostatistics/Genetics

Tools

GATK

Bioconductor

BLAST

HPC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Computational Biologist for a pioneering biotechnology firm based in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role centers on advancing systems biology through cutting-edge computational methods, managing high-impact projects, and mentoring a team of bioinformaticians.

You will develop and apply bioinformatics pipelines, analyze large-scale omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), and contribute to drug targets and biomarker discovery while collaborating with