Senior Bioinformatics Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 976 000 - 2 964 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity options or bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Retirement plan with matching

Home office stipend and equipment

Unlimited PTO and flexible hours

Conference attendance and skill growth

Global impact pharmaceutical research

Fully remote culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join a fully remote pharmaceutical genetics team. You will analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data, identify drug targets, and support precision medicine initiatives.

You will collaborate with biologists, geneticists, and computational chemists to advance drug discovery while mentoring junior scientists. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 6+ years of hands-on experience, strong Python/R skills, and proven expertise in

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years hands‑on experience in bioinformatics analysis, focusing on human genomics and transcriptomics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with bioinformatics tools and libraries.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning for biological data.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containers (Docker).

Responsabilités

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput sequencing data (RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, WGS, WES).
• Perform statistical analysis and ML modeling to identify drug targets and biomarkers.
• Develop and maintain databases for large biological datasets.
• Integrate multi-omics data to gain biological insights.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret data and design experiments.
• Develop and apply advanced algorithms and statistical methods for data analysis.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Stay current with advancements in bioinformatics and genomics.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of bioinformatics research.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and provide technical guidance.

Connaissances

Statistical genetics

Machine learning

Remote work

Communication

Formation

PhD in Bioinformatics

Outils

Python

R

AWS

GCP

Docker

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge Pharmaceutical company at the forefront of genetic research and drug discovery, is seeking an exceptional Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join their fully remote team. This critical role will involve analyzing large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to identify novel drug targets, understand disease mechanisms, and support precision medicine initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in computational biology, statistical genetics, and machine learning, coupled with extensive experience in processing and interpreting complex biological data. As a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, you will collaborate closely with molecular biologists, geneticists, and computational chemists, contributing vital insights to our drug development pipeline. This is a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking Pharmaceutical research from the comfort of your own home, impacting the future of healthcare. Join our distributed team and make a significant contribution to the fight against disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, WGS, WES).
• Perform statistical analysis and machine learning modeling to identify potential drug targets and biomarkers.
• Develop and maintain databases for storing and managing large biological datasets.
• Integrate multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to gain comprehensive biological insights.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret data and design new experiments.
• Develop and apply advanced algorithms and statistical methods for biological data analysis.
• Communicate complex findings clearly and effectively through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of bioinformatics research within the company.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands‑on experience in bioinformatics analysis, with a focus on human genomics and transcriptomics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with bioinformatics tools and libraries.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and their application to biological data.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a rigorous scientific approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with drug discovery or Pharmaceutical R&D is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with equity options or performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Significant home office stipend and equipment allowance.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth, attending conferences, and skill development.
• Work on cutting‑edge Pharmaceutical research with a global impact.
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative, and fully remote company culture.