Lead Principal Geneticist — Genomics & Diagnostics

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement provisions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Principal Geneticist to lead complex genetic and genomic research, develop diagnostic tools, and guide a team of researchers in a state-of-the-art facility.

Based on-site in George, you will collaborate with clinical partners, publish in high-impact journals, manage budgets, and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance while advancing hereditary disease understanding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics, Human Genetics, or related field.
• 10+ years post-doctoral research experience in human genetics or related discipline.
• Proven track record in developing and validating genetic tests for clinical use.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and publications in high-impact journals.
• Experience with bioinformatics software and statistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of complex genetic and genomic studies.
• Develop and validate new genetic assays and diagnostic platforms.
• Oversee data analysis, ensuring accuracy and rigor.
• Mentor a team of geneticists, bioinformaticians, and researchers.
• Collaborate with clinical partners to translate research into diagnostics.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Manage budgets and resources for projects in George lab.
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with genomics and gene editing advancements.

Skills

Leadership

Genomic data analysis

Population genetics

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Genetics or related field

Tools

R

Python

Genomic analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Principal Geneticist to lead complex genetic and genomic research, develop diagnostic tools, and guide a team of researchers in a state-of-the-art facility.

Based on-site in George, you will collaborate with clinical partners, publish in high-impact journals, manage budgets, and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance while advancing hereditary disease understanding.