Senior Molecular Biology Scientist - Growth & Discovery

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Growth opportunities

Lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Research Scientist in Molecular Biology, based in Queenstown. The role centers on designing and executing advanced molecular biology experiments to advance a biopharmaceutical pipeline.

You will analyze data, draft reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in a life sciences field, with 3–5 years of hands-on molecular biology experience and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Proven expertise in nucleic acid manipulation, protein expression analysis, and cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and execute a wide range of molecular biology experiments (PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.).
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
• Contribute to planning and execution of research projects from conception to completion.
• Maintain accurate ELNs and records of experiments.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and develop alternative approaches.
• Collaborate with biochemists, pharmacologists, and bioinformaticians.
• Stay current with scientific literature and emerging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries and presentations of findings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD or MSc in Life Sciences

Tools

Nucleic acid manipulation

Protein expression analysis

ELISA

Western blotting

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Research Scientist in Molecular Biology, based in Queenstown. The role centers on designing and executing advanced molecular biology experiments to advance a biopharmaceutical pipeline.

You will analyze data, draft reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in a life sciences field, with 3–5 years of hands-on molecular biology experience and a strong problem-solving mindset.