Principal Research Scientist — On-Site Biotech Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Stock options

Paid time off

On-site lab in Rustenburg

Job summary

Biotechnology Firm in Rustenburg is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge projects in gene editing, protein engineering, and synthetic biology. You will drive scientific strategy, mentor junior scientists, and ensure successful execution of complex programs.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. with 10+ years of post-doctoral experience, a strong publication record, and demonstrated leadership in experimental design and project management.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 10+ years of post-doctoral research in biotech/pharma.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of innovative biotech research projects.
• Develop and optimize complex experimental protocols and assays.
• Supervise and mentor a team of researchers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including computational biology and toxicology.
• Present findings at meetings, conferences, and in publications.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment, reagents, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

CRISPR

NGS

Recombinant protein expression

Job description

Biotechnology Firm in Rustenburg is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge projects in gene editing, protein engineering, and synthetic biology. You will drive scientific strategy, mentor junior scientists, and ensure successful execution of complex programs.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. with 10+ years of post-doctoral experience, a strong publication record, and demonstrated leadership in experimental design and project management.