Microbiologist - Industrial Applications

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Research laboratory environment

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a skilled Microbiologist to contribute to industrial applications research. You will conduct laboratory experiments, characterize microbial strains, and work toward optimizing processes for efficiency and scalability in bioprocess environments.

The role focuses on isolating and identifying strains, developing fermentation techniques, monitoring growth and metabolism, and assisting with scale-up and implementation of microbial processes in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial or applied microbiology.
• Experience with microbial isolation, culturing, and identification.
• Knowledge of fermentation technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, identify, and characterize microbial strains for industrial applications.
• Develop and optimize fermentation and cultivation techniques.
• Design experiments to evaluate microbial performance in bioprocesses.
• Monitor microbial growth, metabolic activity, and product formation.
• Contribute to scale-up and implementation of microbial processes.

Skills

Isolation techniques

Culturing methods

Molecular methods

Fermentation knowledge

Microbial physiology

Education

Master's or PhD in Microbiology / Biotechnology

Tools

Fermentation equipment

Bioprocess optimization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a skilled Microbiologist to contribute to their industrial applications research in Mahikeng. This role involves exploring and developing microbial solutions for various industrial processes, such as biotransformation, bioremediation, and biocatalysis. You will conduct laboratory experiments, characterize microbial strains, and work towards optimizing processes for efficiency and scalability. This is a great opportunity to apply your microbiological expertise in a practical, industry-focused research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Isolate, identify, and characterize relevant microbial strains for industrial applications.
• Develop and optimize fermentation and cultivation techniques for target microorganisms.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate microbial performance in bioprocesses.
• Monitor microbial growth, metabolic activity, and product formation using appropriate assays.
• Contribute to the scale-up and implementation of microbial processes in an industrial setting.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial microbiology or applied microbiology research.
• Proficiency in microbial isolation, culturing, identification techniques, and molecular methods.
• Experience with fermentation technology and bioprocess optimization is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of microbial physiology and metabolism.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Work in a dedicated research laboratory with modern equipment.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.