Senior Bioinformatician - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning budget

Healthcare and wellness stipend

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to join a fully remote research team focused on genomics and transcriptomics. This role involves developing and applying computational tools to analyze large-scale biological data and uncover insights that drive drug discovery.

You will design pipelines, perform advanced analyses, collaborate with biologists and clinicians, and communicate results through reports from a home-based laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years hands-on bioinformatics experience focusing on omics data.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• Strong background in statistical modeling and ML.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools, databases and public repositories.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing NGS data.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of genomic and transcriptomic data.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to translate questions into analyses.
• Develop and maintain data management strategies and tools for large datasets.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings remotely.

Skills

Python

R

Statistics

Machine learning

Genomics data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Statistics

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Biological databases

Public repositories

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Bioinformatician to join their fully remote research team. This role will focus on the development and application of computational tools and algorithms to analyze large-scale biological datasets, particularly in the fields of genomics and transcriptomics. You will play a crucial part in uncovering biological insights that drive drug discovery and personalized medicine initiatives. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a global network of scientists and researchers, contributing to impactful projects that advance scientific understanding. This position is perfect for an experienced bioinformatician who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about leveraging computational power to solve complex biological problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS ) data.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of genomic and transcriptomic data to identify significant biological patterns and correlations.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to translate research questions into computational analyses.
• Develop and maintain data management strategies and tools for large biological datasets.
• Contribute to the creation of visualizations and reports to effectively communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics, with a strong focus on analyzing omics data.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python and R.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and biological pathways.
• Experience with common bioinformatics tools, databases, and public repositories is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Budget for continuous learning and professional development, including conferences and training.
• The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research from the comfort of your home office.