Principal Research Scientist - Biotherapeutics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Stock options

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Principal Research Scientist to lead high-impact biotherapeutics research in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design strategies, oversee labs, and mentor scientists to drive drug discovery.

The role requires a PhD with 7+ years post-doctoral leadership, expertise in molecular/cell biology and drug discovery processes, and a track record of successful projects in industry or academia.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related life sciences.
• Minimum 7 years post-doctoral experience with leadership.
• Proven track record managing research projects from conception to completion.
• Experience in protein engineering, antibody development, gene therapy or immunology.

Responsabilités

• Lead independent research projects on discovery and development of novel biotherapeutics.
• Design and execute complex molecular and cell biology experiments.
• Analyze data, formulate hypotheses and guide follow-up investigations.
• Mentor and supervise research staff and associates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (chemistry, pharmacology, regulatory).
• Present findings at conferences and contribute to patents and reports.
• Ensure rigorous documentation and reproducibility of experiments.
• Contribute to strategic direction of R&D and identify new opportunities.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Pharmacology

Leadership

Mentorship

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Formation

PhD in life sciences

Outils

ELISA

Western blot

Flow cytometry

Cell-based assays

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Principal Research Scientist to lead high-impact biotherapeutics research in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design strategies, oversee labs, and mentor scientists to drive drug discovery.

The role requires a PhD with 7+ years post-doctoral leadership, expertise in molecular/cell biology and drug discovery processes, and a track record of successful projects in industry or academia.