Bioinformaticist

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Data Analysis**: Engage with users and assist in NGS data analysis, both basic and advanced, from platforms like Roche 454, Illumina, or Ion torrent.
- **Pipeline Development**: Develop, improve, modify, and operate data analysis pipelines for NGS data.
- **Research**: Conduct and initiate research in the field of NGS data analysis to enhance the quality of analysis procedures.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with researchers and collaborators to generate analysis reports, project reports, and perform custom analysis as required.
- **Training**: Train employees and staff with bioinformatics skills to enable them to analyze and understand their data effectively.
- **Data Quality Management**: Implement and monitor systems to ensure accurate and reliable results, ensuring total Data Quality Management of the facility.
- **Project Management**: Monitor and manage bioinformatics requests/projects to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of turnaround times, cost control, quality, and service.
- **Software and Data Resources**: Oversee and monitor software tools and data resources to ensure smooth operation of the sequencing facility.
- **Costing Model**: Develop and implement a costing model for Bioinformatic solutions.
- **Infrastructure Maintenance**: Maintain hardware and software infrastructure to ensure optimal functionality.
- **Collaboration**: Establish strong collaborative links with experts in the field of bioinformatics.

**Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies**:

- **Education**: MSc in Molecular Biology or a related discipline (NQF Level 9). MSc in Bioinformatics and a Ph.D. are desirable.
- **Experience**: A minimum of 6 years of experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficiency with relevant sequence analysis tools and best practices. Background or experience in molecular biology or microbiology.
- **Linux/Unix**: Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment is desirable.
- **Scripting**: Strong bioinformatics analysis and scripting experience, including proficiency with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, Perl).
- **TCP/IP Knowledge**: Knowledge of TCP/IP will be an added advantage.
- **Project Management**: Project management, financial management, and costing skills.
- **Innovation**: Strong innovation and problem-solving skills.
- **Collaboration**: Ability to work with international collaborators and manage junior staff and students.