Remote Bioinformatics Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Bioinformatics Specialist to join a globally distributed research team in a fully remote position. You will analyze large biological datasets, develop computational tools, and collaborate with researchers worldwide to advance genomics and molecular biology.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field, strong Python or R skills, Linux familiarity, and experience with BLAST, Ensembl, and UCSC Genome Browser.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing large-scale biological datasets.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and Linux/Unix CLI.
• Experience with BLAST, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., WGS, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq) using established bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Develop and implement custom scripts and software for data processing, quality control, and visualization.
• Collaborate with bench scientists to interpret results and design follow-up experiments.
• Maintain and update bioinformatics databases and workflows.
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, grant proposals, and technical documentation.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Skills

Python

R

Linux/Unix

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics / related field

Tools

BLAST

Ensembl

UCSC Genome Browser

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and skilled Bioinformatics Specialist to join their globally distributed research team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking scientific projects from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for analyzing large biological datasets, developing computational tools, and collaborating with researchers worldwide to drive discoveries in genomics and molecular biology. This role is perfect for an independent, technically adept individual passionate about leveraging data to advance scientific understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., WGS, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq) using established bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Develop and implement custom scripts and software for data processing, quality control, and visualization.
• Collaborate with bench scientists to interpret results and design follow-up experiments.
• Maintain and update bioinformatics databases and workflows.
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, grant proposals, and technical documentation.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing large-scale biological datasets.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, and familiarity with command-line interfaces (Linux/Unix).
• Experience with common bioinformatics software packages and databases (e.g., BLAST, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and virtual training.
• The ability to work on cutting-edge research from any location, contributing to global scientific advancement.