Immunology Research Scientist — Cutting-Edge Lab

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with a focus on Immunology to join our cutting-edge facility. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to projects addressing unmet medical needs.

The role offers opportunities to work alongside leading scientists, publish findings, and participate in conferences. Candidates should have a PhD in immunology or related field and post-doctoral experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience in immunology.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, and primary immune cell isolation.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and strong understanding of statistical methods.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to study immune cell function and signaling pathways.
• Develop and optimize immunological assays, including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborate with other researchers to integrate immunological findings into broader research programs.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and techniques in the field of immunology.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Primary immune cell isolation

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with a focus on Immunology to join our cutting-edge facility. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to projects addressing unmet medical needs.

The role offers opportunities to work alongside leading scientists, publish findings, and participate in conferences. Candidates should have a PhD in immunology or related field and post-doctoral experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and