Remote Principal Scientist, Synthetic Biology & Pathways

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Equity potential

Full remote work setup

Home office allowance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a visionary Principal Scientist in Synthetic Biology to join their fully remote research team. The role focuses on designing and implementing innovative biological systems and engineered organisms for diverse applications, leading high-impact projects from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 7+ years of post-PhD experience in synthetic biology, gene editing, metabolic engineering, and bioinformatics, and excels at collaborating in a distributed, remote

Qualifications

• PhD in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience with emphasis on synthetic biology.
• Expertise in gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR), DNA synthesis, and metabolic engineering.

Responsabilités

• Lead cutting-edge research projects in synthetic biology, focusing on novel applications and pathway engineering.
• Design and construct genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and engineered biological systems using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Develop and optimize high-throughput screening and characterization methods for engineered organisms.
• Analyze complex experimental data, troubleshoot challenges, and iterate on designs to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with a distributed team of scientists and engineers via virtual communication channels.
• Author scientific publications, patent applications, and present research findings at international forums.

Connaissances

Remote collaboration

Scientific writing

Project management

CRISPR gene editing

Formation

PhD in Synthetic Biology

Outils

DNA synthesis

Metabolic engineering

Bioinformatics

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a visionary Principal Scientist in Synthetic Biology to join their fully remote research team. The role focuses on designing and implementing innovative biological systems and engineered organisms for diverse applications, leading high-impact projects from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 7+ years of post-PhD experience in synthetic biology, gene editing, metabolic engineering, and bioinformatics, and excels at collaborating in a distributed, remote