Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Conference attendance

Retirement savings plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst to join a leading biotechnology firm. You will analyze genomics and transcriptomics data, develop robust pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate closely with experimental scientists to derive meaningful biological insights.

The role focuses on developing workflows, interpreting results, and staying up-to-date with bioinformatics advances to support drug discovery and development in a dynamic research

Formación

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 4+ years hands-on experience as a Bioinformatics Analyst or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with common bioinformatics tools and databases (GATK, Samtools, BEDTools, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts relevant to biological data analysis.
• Experience with analyzing NGS data is essential.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS and CLI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze NGS data (genomics, exome, RNA-seq) using established tools and pipelines.
• Develop, implement, and validate bioinformatics workflows for data processing and QC.
• Interpret genomic/transcriptomic results and identify biomarkers.
• Collaborate with biologists and geneticists on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency of analyses.
• Contribute to development of biological databases and annotation resources.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and meetings.
• Stay current with advances in bioinformatics tools and algorithms.

Conocimientos

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Educación

Master's degree in Bioinformatics

Herramientas

GATK

Samtools

BEDTools

Ensembl

UCSC Genome Browser

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a prominent biotechnology firm located in **Paarl, Western Cape**, is seeking an experienced Senior Bioinformatics Analyst to join their expanding research operations. This critical role involves the analysis and interpretation of complex biological datasets, primarily focusing on genomics and transcriptomics, to support drug discovery and development efforts. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust analytical pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating closely with experimental scientists to derive meaningful biological insights. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research in a supportive and dynamic setting within the scenic **Paarl** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including whole-genome, exome, and RNA‑sequencing, using established bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Develop, implement, and validate bioinformatics workflows for data processing, quality control, and statistical analysis.
• Interpret results from genomic and transcriptomic analyses, identifying key findings, patterns, and potential biomarkers.
• Collaborate with biologists and geneticists to support experimental design, data interpretation, and hypothesis generation.
• Ensure the accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency of bioinformatics analyses.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of biological databases and annotation resources.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing analytical findings for internal stakeholders and scientific meetings.
• Stay current with advancements in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and relevant biological sciences.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to data analysis and computational infrastructure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience as a Bioinformatics Analyst or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with common bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., GATK, Samtools, BEDTools, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts relevant to biological data analysis.
• Experience with analyzing NGS data is essential.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line interface.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based increments.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, training courses, and conference attendance.
• Access to advanced bioinformatics tools and computational resources.
• A collaborative and stimulating work environment.
• Retirement savings plan.