Scientific Application Specialist Bioinformatics

Gauteng, South Africa
Agricultural Research Council
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  • Support the operation of the Bioinformatics unit within the Biotechnology Platform.
  • Manage the computational environment of the Biotechnology Platform in terms of an open platform and open-source strategy.
  • Deliver data to clients.
  • Develop and optimize bioinformatics and data analysis pipelines for next generation sequencing and genotyping
  • data for diverse projects within the mandate of the ARC with special emphasis on precision and turnaround time.
  • Provide support for systems management, programming, scripting and database management and LIMS to users of the Bioinformatics Unit.
  • Maintain/manage the LIMS, database and other ICT support needed by the Biotechnology research and core facilities units.
  • Develop analyses products for the ARC to analyses data.
  • Report on all activities within the unit quarterly.
  • MSc or BSc (Hons) in Bioinformatics with 3-5 years experience in bioinformatics programming.
  • Demonstrate able programming and scripting skills.
  • Ability to develop and work with databases, e.g. SQL, etc.
  • Knowledge/Experience in analyzing Next Generation
  • Sequencing data will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learn, etc. in molecular biology, sequencing analyses, etc. will be an advantage.
  • Ability to interact with clients in a collaborative and consultative role and working as part of a team will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) will be an advantage.
Enquiries: Dr Dirk Swanevelder Tel: (012) 529 9472CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 MARCH 2025A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of drivers license must be attached on the form.A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

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  • Job Id
    JD1395209
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
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