Senior Data Scientist - Bioinformatics

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work

Health insurance

Annual leave & development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Bioinformatics for a fully remote research role. You will extract insights from large-scale genomic data, build predictive models, and collaborate with researchers worldwide to advance genomics and therapeutic development.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with 6+ years in data science and strong Python or R experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced programming in Python or R and related libraries.
• Deep understanding of bioinformatics workflows, sequencing data, and omics analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ML and statistical models for biological data analysis.
• Analyze genomic, proteomic, and high-throughput data.
• Build robust pipelines for large datasets and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate remotely with researchers to set analytics goals.
• Visualize complex results and communicate insights to diverse audiences.
• Stay updated on bioinformatics and computational biology advances.

Skills

Python

R

Bioinformatics

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics/CS/Statistics

Tools

Bioconductor

GATK

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Bioinformatics to join their fully remote research team. This role is crucial for extracting meaningful insights from large-scale biological and genomic datasets to drive groundbreaking discoveries. You will develop advanced analytical models, create predictive algorithms, and collaborate with researchers worldwide to accelerate scientific understanding and therapeutic development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven individual passionate about leveraging computational power to solve complex biological challenges from the comfort of their home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning and statistical models for biological data analysis.
• Design and conduct analyses of genomic, proteomic, and other high-throughput biological data.
• Build robust data pipelines and workflows for processing and managing large datasets.
• Collaborate remotely with biologists, geneticists, and other researchers to define analytical goals.
• Visualize complex data and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, data science, and computational biology.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and associated data science libraries.
• Experience with common bioinformatics tools, databases, and sequence analysis techniques.
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget.
• Opportunities to work on impactful research projects in the field of genomics and health.