Bioinformatics Scientist - Durban, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Location:

Durban

Minimum Requirements:

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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related quantitative field:

Proficiency using R packages and programming language (Python & Java):

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Strong experience in efficient pipeline/workflow development for large NGS data analysis:

Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop or Inkscape:

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Basic knowledge of immunology, genomics, genetics and sequencing technologies will be an added advantage:

Due to the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of our research, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and in a group setting with multiple investigators are critical.

Competencies:

Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and fit in well within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preform data quality control and conduct computational analysis of largescale RNA and/or DNA sequencing database
Familiarity with public databases and repositories of bulk and singlecell RNA and DNA profiling data
Develop and maintain biostatistical methods for continuous improvement of microbiome, metagenomic, and multiomic data analysis pipeline.
Contribute to the development of protocols and provide support of research activities through data analysis, statistical modelling, reporting and communication of results.
Deploy and maintain required tools, workflows, and pipelines on the clients servers for the clients related metagenomic analysis

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.

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CLOSING DATE:

20 April 2023_:
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._
- _Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position._
- _Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion._

_Please note:
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- _Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Priority will be given to applicants who are under represented in terms of race, gender and disability when recruiting internally and externally in support of their Employment Equity goals._