Senior Medical Scientist

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Main purpose of the job:

  • To apply specialised knowledge to conduct bioinformatics analysis for respiratory and meningitis pathogens in both surveillance and research activities in line with the strategic objectives of the centre, in order to improve knowledge and provide conceptual thinking and understanding of health related issues

Location:

  • Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis, NICD, Sandringham - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Perform advanced bioinformatics analysis and interpretation on data produced from next generation sequencing as well as develop, improve, modify and operate data analysis pipelines
  • Design, conduct and publish relevant NGS research for respiratory and meningitis pathogens (bacterial) of public health importance
  • Contribute to research and funding applications in the area of NGS data analysis
  • Generate data analysis reports and perform custom analysis
  • Manage and maintain high quality sequence data and metadata
  • Participate in training staff/students/collaborators to build bioinformatics capacity in Africa
  • Manage bioinformatics projects to ensure objectives of ongoing studies are achieved
  • Contribute to total quality management of genomic data systems to ensure accurate and reliable results

Required minimum education and training:

  • Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics or relevant medical science field

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a public/surveillance environment working with bacterial genomes and sequencing data analysis, with evidence of leading initiatives/projects

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

  • Experience with the relevant sequence analysis tools/best practices would be advantageous
  • Background or experience in molecular biology or microbiology would be advantageous
  • Strong bioinformatics analysis and scripting experience including proficiency with scripting languages
  • Should possess scientific writing
  • Should possess data management and quality control skills
  • Should be able to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team including international collaborators
  • Should be computer literate and possess communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Should be able to work under pressure, while paying attention to detail and adhering to set timelines
  • Should be able to work flexible hours if the need arises (including public holidays and weekends)

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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  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications: 19 September 2024.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

  • AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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