Research Associate - Microbiology

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Skills development

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a diligent Research Associate to join the microbiology team in Mahikeng. You will perform laboratory experiments, manage culture collections, and contribute to data analysis in environmental and industrial settings.

Work involves studying microbial interactions, antimicrobial strategies, and community analysis with modern facilities. A strong team mindset and rigorous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on microbiology laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques, microbial culturing, and basic molecular biology methods.
• Familiarity with microbial identification techniques (microscopy, biochemical tests, sequencing).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in record-keeping and experiments.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological techniques, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and characterization of microorganisms.
• Conduct experiments to investigate antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and efficacy of new compounds.
• Manage and maintain microbial cultures, ensuring proper storage and documentation.
• Assist in design and execution of experiments related to microbial community analysis and environmental microbiology.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, contributing to research reports and presentations.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology or related life science

Tools

Microscopy

Biochemical tests

Sequencing

Microbial culturing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent Research Associate to join their microbiology research team in Mahikeng . This role is focused on exploring microbial interactions, developing novel antimicrobial strategies, and understanding microbial communities in various environmental and industrial settings. You will perform laboratory experiments, culture collection management, and contribute to the analysis and interpretation of data. This is an excellent opportunity for a life science professional to gain further experience in microbiology research within a dynamic team in the North West province, utilizing modern laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological techniques, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and characterization of microorganisms.


• Conduct experiments to investigate antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and efficacy of new compounds.


• Manage and maintain microbial cultures, ensuring proper storage and documentation.


• Assist in the design and execution of experiments related to microbial community analysis and environmental microbiology.


• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, contributing to research reports and presentations.


• Maintain detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.


• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a microbiology laboratory setting.


• Proficiency in aseptic techniques, microbial culturing, and basic molecular biology methods.


• Familiarity with microbial identification techniques (e.g., microscopy, biochemical tests, basic sequencing).


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in record-keeping and experimental execution.


• Good communication and teamwork abilities, essential for a collaborative research environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for skill development and continued learning.


• Exposure to diverse microbiology research projects.


• A collaborative and supportive team atmosphere in Mahikeng.


• Contribution to impactful research in applied microbiology.