Research Associate

Synexa Life Sciences; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in South Africa is looking for a Research Associate to support bioanalytical projects. The role involves performing routine analyses, maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring compliance with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOP standards. Candidates should have hands-on experience in sample processing and at least an Honours degree in a scientific field. This is an excellent opportunity to grow technical expertise in a regulated environment and positively impact healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PBMC/Sample processing is essential.
• Minimum level of an Honours degree in a scientific field or at least 1-2 years of company experience.
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioanalytical methods in line with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOPs.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments & environment as per SOPs.
• Prepare project-related documentation including lab manuals and reports.
• Manage consumables, monitor stock levels, and maintain LIMS records.

Skills

PBMC/Sample processing

Accurate record-keeping

Teamwork

Education

Honours degree in a scientific field (BSc Hons or BTech)

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in supporting bioanalytical projects by performing routine analyses, maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring full compliance with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOP standards. You’ll contribute to high-quality data generation, prepare project documentation, and manage consumables to keep studies running smoothly. Acting as a study-specific analyst, you’ll support method documentation, write and review SOPs, and provide training where needed. This role offers the opportunity to work in a regulated environment, grow technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact on advancing healthcare research.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Perform bioanalytical methods in line with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOPs.
• Perform routine analyses and document all work according to GxP and SOP standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments & environment as per SOPs.
• Prepare project-related documentation, including lab manuals and reports.
• Write and review SOPs and support method documentation.
• Manage consumables, monitor stock levels, and maintain LIMS records.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Act as study-specific analyst on assigned projects.
• Training of personnel within area of responsibility when needed.
• Record tasks and time accurately in time logging application.
• Observe appropriate regulatory guidelines, SOPs, policies and study documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Hands on experience with PBMC/ Sample processing is essential
• A minimum level of an Honours degree in a scientific field (BSc Hons or BTech) or at least 1-2 years of company experience is required.
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation skills in English.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of GLP and familiarity with GCP, GMP, and bioanalytical methods.
• Understanding of laboratory SOPs, workflows, and computerized systems.
• Hands-on experience with standard lab techniques and equipment.
• Able to work independently and persistently, with strong teamwork capability.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV/RESUME IS SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.

Synexa Life Sciences is committed to achieving transformation and will take its EE plan and targets into consideration during the selection process.