Remote Senior Bioinformatician

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Remote work culture

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to join a remote research team focused on large-scale genomics and high-throughput data. You will develop sophisticated computational pipelines and contribute to personalized medicine efforts from a home office, with East London as a core hub reference.

You will collaborate with scientists to analyze NGS data, implement advanced analyses, and stay current with new tools and methods, while delivering robust, well-documented code and clear

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in a quantitative field relevant to bioinformatics.
• 5+ years of experience with NGS data analysis.
• Proficient in Python or R and shell scripting.
• Experience with cloud computing and HPC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data.
• Perform QC, variant calling, annotation, and differential expression analyses.
• Integrate genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics datasets for insights.
• Collaborate with biologists, geneticists, and data scientists to design experiments.
• Develop and apply statistical methods and ML approaches for analysis.
• Write clear, well-documented code in Python or R and share findings.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

MS in related field

Tools

AWS/GCP

HPC

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering genomics company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join their fully remote research team. This role is crucial for analyzing and interpreting large-scale genomic and other high-throughput biological data to drive discovery and innovation. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing sophisticated computational pipelines, contributing to groundbreaking research in areas such as personalized medicine and disease research. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a world-class team from your home office, collaborating on cutting-edge projects. As a remote-first organization, we provide the flexibility and support necessary for success. Our core operational hubs are in East London, but this role offers the ability to contribute from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain robust bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data (e.g., whole-genome, exome, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq).
• Perform data quality control, variant calling, annotation, differential expression analysis, and other complex bioinformatics analyses.
• Integrate and analyze diverse datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, to derive meaningful biological insights.
• Collaborate closely with biologists, geneticists, and data scientists to design experiments and interpret results.
• Develop and implement statistical methods and machine learning approaches for biological data analysis.
• Write clear and well-documented code in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Communicate complex findings effectively through reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and scientific literature.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics analysis, particularly with NGS data.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and proficiency with relevant bioinformatics libraries and tools.
• Strong experience with command-line environments and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with various biological databases and genomic data formats.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and/or high-performance computing clusters is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote position.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous home office setup allowance and technical support.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including online courses and virtual conferences.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• The chance to contribute to impactful genomic research and advancements in personalized medicine.