Biotech Research Scientist — Molecular Biology & Innovation

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Conference attendance

Access to cutting-edge facilities

Job summary

Placements24’s client, a leading R&D firm in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Biotechnology Research Scientist to design, execute, and analyze cutting-edge experiments in molecular biology and biopharmaceutical development.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in Biotechnology or related field, expertise in PCR, gene editing, protein expression, cell culture, or bioinformatics, and strong data interpretation skills. Collaboration and publication-ready reporting are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related field.
• Proven experience in experimental design, execution and data analysis in research.
• Expertise in PCR, gene editing, protein expression, cell culture or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in molecular biology and related biotech fields.
• Develop and optimize novel biotechnological techniques and assays.
• Analyze complex data using appropriate statistics and software.
• Interpret findings and prepare detailed reports and publications.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and other scientists.
• Maintain lab records and ensure safety compliance.
• Present findings at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and funding applications.
• Stay updated on advancements in biotechnology.
• Mentor junior researchers and support technical development.

Education

Ph.D. in Biotechnology

M.S. in Biotechnology

Tools

PCR

Gene editing

Protein expression

Cell culture

Bioinformatics

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24’s client, a leading R&D firm in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Biotechnology Research Scientist to design, execute, and analyze cutting-edge experiments in molecular biology and biopharmaceutical development.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in Biotechnology or related field, expertise in PCR, gene editing, protein expression, cell culture, or bioinformatics, and strong data interpretation skills. Collaboration and publication-ready reporting are emphasized.