Research Biologist - Genomics and Proteomics

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,972,000 - 2,629,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote

Professional development allowance

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Research Biologist to advance genomics and proteomics research in a fully remote role. You will analyze complex biological data, design experiments, and collaborate with a global team of scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 3–5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience, is proficient in Python and R, and can work independently across multiple projects, contributing to high-impact publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD required in biology or related field.
• 3–5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in genomics or proteomics.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• Strong statistical analysis and data visualization skills for biological data.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput genomic and proteomic data analysis.
• Design and interpret experiments on gene expression and protein interactions.
• Develop and validate novel analytical methods for data interpretation.
• Collaborate with computational biologists to integrate datasets.
• Contribute to writing research papers, grants, and internal reports.

Skills

Python

R

Education

PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics

Tools

Bioinformatics pipelines

Genomics workflows

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a talented Research Biologist to contribute to groundbreaking work in genomics and proteomics . This fully remote position allows you to analyze complex biological data from anywhere, collaborating with a team of world-class scientists. You will be instrumental in uncovering new biological insights, identifying disease markers, and advancing our understanding of cellular processes. This is an ideal opportunity for an independent and highly skilled biologist eager to make significant contributions to life sciences research without the need for physical relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput genomic and proteomic data analysis using advanced bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Design and interpret experiments related to gene expression, protein interaction, and cellular pathways.
• Develop and validate novel analytical methods for biological data interpretation.
• Collaborate with computational biologists and bioinformaticians to integrate diverse datasets.
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, grant proposals, and internal reports on scientific findings.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in genomics or proteomics research.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) and experience with relevant bioinformatics software.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and data visualization techniques for biological data.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a remote collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• Professional development allowance for courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with a global impact.