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Senior Biomedical Research Scientist - Genomics
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Biomedical Research Scientist specializing in Genomics to join their dynamic, fully remote R&D team. This pivotal role involves designing, executing, and analyzing complex genomic experiments to drive innovation in disease research and therapeutic development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and possess a deep understanding of current genomic technologies and bioinformatics pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge genomic studies, including whole-genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA-seq, and ChIP-seq.
- Develop and optimize novel molecular biology protocols for DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and subsequent sequencing.
- Perform in-depth bioinformatics analysis of large-scale genomic datasets, utilizing various computational tools and statistical methods.
- Interpret experimental results, draw meaningful conclusions, and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and scientific publications.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including bioinformaticians, data scientists, and clinical researchers, to integrate genomic findings into broader research projects.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and relevant disease areas, and identify opportunities for new research directions.
- Mentor junior scientists and research associates, providing guidance on experimental design, execution, and data analysis.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant ethical guidelines, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of post-doctoral research experience with a strong focus on genomics.
- Proven track record of successfully designing and executing complex genomic experiments and analyzing large datasets.
- Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and software for genomic data analysis (e.g., GATK, Samtools, R, Python, etc.).
- Experience with various next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms and library preparation kits.
- Excellent understanding of human genetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, and current therapeutic strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts.
- A passion for scientific discovery and a commitment to advancing human health.
- This is a fully remote position, requiring a self-disciplined individual with a dedicated home office environment and reliable high-speed internet access. The specific geographic location for this role is flexible within Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE , and the broader remote work infrastructure supports effective collaboration across distances.
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Senior Biomedical Research Scientist (Genomics)
Posted 2 days ago
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Our client is a cutting-edge research institution looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Biomedical Research Scientist specializing in Genomics to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing complex genomic studies, contributing to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and advanced statistical analysis, coupled with a passion for scientific inquiry. You will play a pivotal role in developing novel research methodologies, interpreting large-scale genomic datasets, and collaborating with a global team of researchers.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute experimental protocols for genomic research, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation and data acquisition.
- Analyze and interpret large-scale genomic datasets using advanced bioinformatics tools and statistical methods.
- Develop and validate new computational pipelines for genomic data analysis.
- Collaborate with investigators to define research questions and design appropriate genomic studies.
- Contribute to the writing of grant proposals, research manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and related fields.
- Supervise and mentor junior research staff and students in the laboratory.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of all experimental data and analyses.
- Manage research projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in a relevant area.
- Extensive hands-on experience with various NGS technologies and library preparation methods.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R).
- Expertise in statistical analysis and interpretation of large genomic datasets (e.g., GWAS, WGS, RNA-Seq).
- Familiarity with public genomic databases and data repositories.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of scientific publication.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms for data analysis is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor junior scientists.
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