Remote Lead Bioinformatician - Genomics

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous vacation

Professional development budget

Home office budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Bioinformatician for a fully remote role with a pioneering genomics research organization. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape analytical strategies, and drive scalable pipelines for large-scale genomic data.

You will collaborate with molecular biologists and clinicians, apply cloud-based workflows, and contribute to publications and high-impact projects while working from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on genomics bioinformatics experience.
• Experience leading a team of scientists.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Bash; cloud and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable bioinformatics pipelines for WGS, WES, RNA-Seq.
• Mentor and manage a team of bioinformaticians.
• Define analytical strategies with researchers.
• Communicate findings through publications and reports.
• Stay updated on emerging genomics and bioinformatics trends.

Skills

Leadership

Bioinformatics

Genomics data analysis

Python

R

Bash

Cloud computing

Docker

Singularity

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics

Tools

Snakemake

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering genomics research organization, is actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Bioinformatician to join their fully remote scientific team. This is a crucial leadership role responsible for guiding the computational analysis of vast genomic datasets, driving new discoveries in human health. The successful candidate will lead a team of bioinformaticians, develop cutting-edge analytical pipelines, and collaborate closely with molecular biologists and clinicians. This position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to groundbreaking research from a location of your choice, while being an integral part of a globally distributed, high-impact organization. You will leverage state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to advance our understanding of genetic variations and their role in disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust bioinformatics pipelines for large-scale genomics data (WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
• Manage and mentor a team of bioinformaticians, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate with researchers to define analytical strategies and interpret complex genomic findings.
• Develop and maintain workflows using common bioinformatics tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Snakemake).
• Ensure the quality, reproducibility, and scalability of bioinformatics analyses.
• Contribute to the development of novel algorithms and statistical methods for genomic data analysis.
• Communicate research findings through publications, presentations, and internal reports.
• Engage with external collaborators and stay abreast of emerging trends in genomics and bioinformatics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics, with a significant focus on genomics data analysis.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of scientists.
• Expertise in common bioinformatics software and databases, and proficiency in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Bash).
• Strong understanding of statistical genetics, population genetics, and relevant biological pathways.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Singularity).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, crucial for remote teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced research environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers exceptional flexibility and work-life balance. Our client provides a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous vacation time, and a significant budget for professional development, conference attendance, and home office expenses. You will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing genomic science and making a tangible impact on global health.