Principal Genomics Scientist - Hybrid Role with Global Impact

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work environment

Professional development & conference

State-of-the-art lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Scientist specializing in Genomics to drive impactful research and development initiatives. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration in Rustenburg with remote work flexibility.

You will lead complex genomics projects, design assays, analyze large datasets, mentor junior researchers, and represent the company at national and international forums. A strong publication record and grants are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• 7+ years post-doc or industry experience in genomics research.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Lead genomics research projects in population genetics, cancer genomics, or infectious diseases.
• Design, develop, and validate novel genomic assays and protocols.
• Analyze large-scale genomic data using computational and statistical methods.
• Develop bioinformatic pipelines for data processing, QC, and variant analysis.
• Mentor junior scientists and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Genomics expertise

Leadership

Bioinformatics

R

Python

Communication

Independent working

Education

PhD in Genetics/Genomics

Tools

R

Python

Bash

NGS platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Scientist specializing in Genomics to drive impactful research and development initiatives. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration in Rustenburg with remote work flexibility.

You will lead complex genomics projects, design assays, analyze large datasets, mentor junior researchers, and represent the company at national and international forums. A strong publication record and grants are highly desirable.