Principal Bioinformatician - Omics Data Integration

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Bioinformatician to drive omics data integration in Klerksdorp. You will develop and implement pipelines for genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics to reveal biological mechanisms.

You will lead projects, mentor junior bioinformaticians, and collaborate with researchers across disciplines in state-of-the-art facilities. This role offers opportunities to advance scientific discoveries and work with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with large-scale biological datasets.
• Strong statistical and computational methods.
• Experience mentoring junior bioinformaticians.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor junior bioinformaticians.
• Develop and implement pipelines for multi-omics data.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Omics data analysis

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering life sciences company, is searching for a highly skilled Principal Bioinformatician to drive their initiatives in omics data integration in Klerksdorp, North West . This senior position will focus on developing and implementing sophisticated pipelines for the analysis and interpretation of multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to uncover complex biological mechanisms. You will lead projects, mentor junior bioinformaticians, and collaborate with researchers across various disciplines. The role demands extensive experience with large-scale biological datasets, advanced statistical and computational methods, and a strong understanding of biological pathways and networks. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with a passion for translating complex data into actionable biological insights. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to significant discoveries in our state-of-the-art facilities in Klerksdorp . Join a team that values scientific rigor and groundbreaking research.