Head of Synthetic Biology & Bioengineering

Placements24; Centurion; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

On-site amenities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Synthetic Biologist to spearhead innovative research at our Centurion campus in Gauteng. You will lead a team, design gene circuits, engineer metabolic pathways, and push projects from concept to publication, advancing biotech solutions for pharma and agriculture.

The role demands a PhD and 6+ years of leadership in synthetic biology, with strong cloning, PCR, sequencing skills and a drive for safety and excellence in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive research experience in synthetic biology, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong expertise in DNA assembly methods, metabolic engineering, and gene circuit design.
• Experience with cloning, PCR, and sequencing.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and statistical analysis for biological data.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing research in reputable scientific journals.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a team of synthetic biologists, guiding research strategies and project execution.
• Design, build, and test synthetic gene circuits, metabolic pathways, and microbial strains for specific applications.
• Develop and implement high-throughput screening and characterization methods for engineered biological systems.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and other disciplines to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring safety compliance and efficient resource management.
• Analyze complex biological data, interpret results, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in synthetic biology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property and scientific publications.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

DNA assembly

Metabolic engineering

Gene circuit design

Cloning

PCR

Sequencing

Bioinformatics

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in Synthetic Biology or related

Tools

DNA assembly tools

Sequencing platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Synthetic Biologist to spearhead innovative research at our Centurion campus in Gauteng. You will lead a team, design gene circuits, engineer metabolic pathways, and push projects from concept to publication, advancing biotech solutions for pharma and agriculture.

The role demands a PhD and 6+ years of leadership in synthetic biology, with strong cloning, PCR, sequencing skills and a drive for safety and excellence in a fast-paced lab environment.