Grant – Bioinformaticist – KZN – Ialch at Affirmative Portfolios

Responsibilities

• To engage with users and assist with next-generation sequencing (NGC) data analyst
• Perform basic and advanced analysis and interpretation on data produced from next generation sequencing systems (e.g. Roche 454, Illumina, or Ion torrent platforms) as well as develop, improve, modify and operate data analysis pipelines.
• To conduct and initiate research in NGS data analysis
• Work closely with researchers and collaborators to generate/provide data analysis project reports and perform custom analysis as requested.
• To participate in training employees/staff with bioinformatic skills and build confidence amongst users to analyse and understand their own data resulting in improved and effective research outcomes
• To perform a total Data Quality Management of the facility which involves the implementation and monitoring of systems to ensure accurate and reliable results, cost control, quality and service
• Responsible for overseeing and monitoring of software tools and data resources to ensure smooth operation of the sequencing facility
• To develop and implement costing model for Bioinformatic solutions
• To maintain hardware and software infrastructure
• To establish strong collaborative links with experts in bioinformatics

 Minimum requirements and Key competency

• Mcs in Molecular Biology or Related discipline (NQF 9)
• Mcs in Bioinformatics and PHD (desirable)
• 6 years’ experience with next generation sequencing data analysis
• Experience with the relevant sequence analysis tolls/best practices
• Background or experience in molecular biology or microbiology
• Experience with working in a Linux/Unix environment (Desirable)
• Strong bioinformatics analysis and scripting experience including proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Java, Perl)
• TCP/IP knowledge will be an added advantage
• Project Management, financial management and costing skills
• Have proven ability in formulating and/or implementing high-level bioinformatics solutions
• Ability to write successful grant applications and reports to funders and to publish findings in science journals