Hybrid Biochemistry Research Fellow: Enzyme & Protein

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Health insurance

Well-equipped labs

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, is seeking a Research Fellow with a Biochemistry specialization to advance cellular mechanisms and metabolic pathways relevant to new therapies. You will design and execute biochemical assays, analyze data, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and work in well-equipped laboratories with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Experience with enzyme kinetics, protein purification, and assay development.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques and data analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and optimize biochemical assays to study enzyme activity and signaling pathways.
• Purify and characterize proteins and enzymes using biochemical and biophysical methods.
• Analyze experimental data with appropriate statistics and report findings.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to publications.
• Maintain rigorous lab records and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Biochemistry

Enzyme kinetics

Protein purification

Assay development

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, is seeking a Research Fellow with a Biochemistry specialization to advance cellular mechanisms and metabolic pathways relevant to new therapies. You will design and execute biochemical assays, analyze data, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and work in well-equipped laboratories with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and professional development.