Senior Data Scientist - Bioinformatics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Paid time off

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specialized in Bioinformatics to join its advanced research division, working remotely from Welkom. You will analyze large-scale biological datasets, build predictive models, and extract insights to drive genomics and drug development research.

Collaborate with biologists, computational biologists, and data scientists to tackle complex challenges, design pipelines, and ensure reproducible workflows in a flexible remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Bioinformatician, with a focus on biological data.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and analytical platforms.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated machine learning models and statistical analyses for biological data.
• Process, clean, and analyze large genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets.
• Design and build data pipelines for efficient data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with domain experts to define research questions and translate them into analytical approaches.
• Visualize complex data patterns and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies and the exploration of new analytical methodologies.
• Ensure the reproducibility and scalability of data analysis workflows.

Skills

Python

R

Statistics

Machine learning

Remote teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics/related field

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Bioinformatics to join their advanced research division, operating remotely from Welkom. This role is crucial for analyzing large-scale biological datasets, developing predictive models, and extracting meaningful insights to drive discovery in genomics and drug development. You will work closely with biologists, computational biologists, and other data scientists to tackle complex challenges and contribute to groundbreaking research. This is an excellent opportunity to apply advanced analytical techniques in a flexible, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated machine learning models and statistical analyses for biological data.
• Process, clean, and analyze large genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets.
• Design and build data pipelines for efficient data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with domain experts to define research questions and translate them into analytical approaches.
• Visualize complex data patterns and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies and the exploration of new analytical methodologies.
• Ensure the reproducibility and scalability of data analysis workflows.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Bioinformatician, with a focus on biological data.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R.
• Strong experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and analytical platforms.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to online courses and conferences.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.