Pharmaceutical Research Scientist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to cutting-edge facilities

Publication opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join our R&D team in a hybrid role that blends lab research with remote work. You will contribute to discovering and developing new drug candidates, collaborating with chemists and biologists to advance leads through the discovery funnel.

The position emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and publication opportunities, with access to cutting-edge facilities and a balanced work-life setup in the Free State

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in drug discovery.
• Strong hands-on experience with in vitro assay development and screening.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and interpretation of complex biological data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work creatively on challenging research problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, essential for a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to identify and validate potential drug candidates.
• Utilize a range of biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques in the laboratory.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, documenting findings meticulously in research notebooks and reports.
• Contribute to the development of new research methodologies and technologies.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists and biologists to advance lead compounds through the discovery funnel.
• Present research findings at internal meetings and potentially at external scientific conferences.

Skills

In vitro assay development

Data analysis software

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join their dedicated R&D department located in Bloemfontein. This hybrid position allows for a combination of laboratory-based research and remote work, offering a balanced and productive environment. You will contribute to the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical entities, focusing on innovative drug design and early-stage research. This role is critical for driving forward our pipeline of novel therapeutics, and you will collaborate with a team of scientists in pushing the boundaries of pharmaceutical science within the Free State region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to identify and validate potential drug candidates.
• Utilize a range of biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques in the laboratory.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, documenting findings meticulously in research notebooks and reports.
• Contribute to the development of new research methodologies and technologies.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists and biologists to advance lead compounds through the discovery funnel.
• Present research findings at internal meetings and potentially at external scientific conferences.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in drug discovery.
• Strong hands‑on experience with in vitro assay development and screening.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and interpretation of complex biological data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work creatively on challenging research problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, essential for a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Access to cutting‑edge research facilities and equipment.
• Opportunities for publication and professional development.