Biomedical Researcher - Drug Discovery

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,479,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Researcher to join a fully remote drug discovery team. You will identify and validate novel therapeutic targets, contributing to preclinical candidates from your home office and collaborating with scientists across disciplines to accelerate life-saving treatments.

The role emphasizes designing robust experiments, data-driven decision making, and clear communication for regulatory submissions, with generous development resources and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related biomedical science field.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate potential drug candidates.
• Analyze complex biological data, including genomics, proteomics, and cell-based assays, to identify key findings.
• Develop and optimize assays for target validation and lead compound screening.
• Collaborate closely with medicinal chemists and pharmacologists to advance drug development programs.
• Prepare research reports, present findings to internal teams, and contribute to regulatory submissions.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Genomics analysis

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Biology/Pharmacology/Biochemistry

Tools

Genetic manipulation

Bioinformatics

Statistical analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Biomedical Researcher to join their fully remote drug discovery team. This position is crucial for identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets and advancing preclinical drug candidates. You will work collaboratively with scientists across various disciplines to accelerate the development of life‑saving treatments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated researcher to contribute significantly to innovative pharmaceutical research from the convenience of their home office, impacting global health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate potential drug candidates.
• Analyze complex biological data, including genomics, proteomics, and cell‑based assays, to identify key findings.
• Develop and optimize assays for target validation and lead compound screening.
• Collaborate closely with medicinal chemists and pharmacologists to advance drug development programs.
• Prepare research reports, present findings to internal teams, and contribute to regulatory submissions.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related biomedical science field.
• Minimum of 4 years of post‑doctoral or industry experience in drug discovery or a related area.
• Strong hands‑on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, including cell culture and genetic manipulation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of biological assays.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous paid time off and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge research impacting patient lives worldwide.