Remote Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Scientist for a fully remote position. You will drive complex omics analyses, design scalable pipelines, and mentor a distributed team to advance precision medicine and systems biology.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a quantitative field with 8+ years of bioinformatics experience, strong Python/R skills, and experience with Galaxy/Snakemake. Remote collaboration and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in bioinformatics research and analysis with leadership experience.
• Extensive expertise in analyzing omics datasets (NGS, microarray, mass spectrometry).
• Proficiency in Python, R and shell scripting.
• Experience with bioinformatics databases, tools, and workflow systems (Galaxy, Snakemake).
• Strong statistical modeling, ML, and data visualization knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication for remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and distributed teams.
• Publish research in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of bioinformatics pipelines for large-scale omics datasets.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and ML methods for biological data analysis.
• Oversee interpretation of complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate virtually with biologists, clinicians and scientists to define goals.
• Mentor and guide a team of remote bioinformatics specialists.
• Manage bioinformatics projects ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
• Contribute to research proposals, grants, and publications.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and efficient data management.
• Stay current with advancements in bioinformatics tools and discoveries.

Skills

Python

R

Shell scripting

Leadership

Machine learning

Data visualization

Statistics

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/related

Tools

Galaxy

Snakemake

Job description

About the Role Our client, a distinguished leader in Scientific Research & Development , is seeking an accomplished Lead Bioinformatics Scientist for a fully remote position. This role is designed for a highly skilled professional who can drive complex bioinformatics projects and provide strategic direction from anywhere. You will be instrumental in analyzing vast biological datasets, developing novel computational approaches, and collaborating with a global network of researchers to accelerate scientific discovery. This remote-first opportunity demands exceptional analytical prowess, strong programming skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a distributed team effectively. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and related 'omics' data. Your work will directly contribute to groundbreaking research in areas such as precision medicine, drug discovery, and systems biology. This position offers the chance to shape the future of data-driven biological research while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing large-scale omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods for biological data analysis.
• Oversee the interpretation of complex biological data and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate virtually with experimental biologists, clinicians, and other scientists to define research goals and analytical strategies.
• Mentor and guide a team of remote bioinformatics specialists.
• Manage bioinformatics projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals, grant applications, and scientific publications.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and efficient data management practices.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and biological discoveries.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in bioinformatics research and analysis, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Extensive expertise in analyzing various omics datasets (e.g., Next-Generation Sequencing, microarray, mass spectrometry).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and shell scripting.
• Experience with bioinformatics databases, tools, and workflow management systems (e.g., Galaxy, Snakemake).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead a distributed team.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in high-impact journals.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a lead remote role.
• Flexible working hours and location.
• Home office support and technology stipends.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for virtual professional development and leadership training.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with significant scientific impact.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking remote work culture.