Research Scientist - Biochemistry

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern laboratory facilities

Career development opportunities

Conference attendance support

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Research Scientist specialized in Biochemistry to elucidate pathways and mechanisms related to disease and therapy. You design and execute experiments, analyze complex data, and contribute to drug target discovery in a well-equipped lab within a hybrid work setting.

Collaborating with molecular biologists and pharmacologists, you will perform enzyme assays, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other biophysical methods; prepare reports, contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience in biochemistry.
• Proven expertise in protein purification, characterization, and enzyme kinetics studies.
• Experience with various biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Strong understanding of cellular signaling pathways and metabolic processes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a systematic approach to research in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Investigate protein function, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic pathways through biochemical and biophysical methods.
• Design and perform experiments using techniques such as enzyme assays, chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry.
• Characterize protein-ligand interactions and develop assays to screen for potential modulators.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing conclusions and proposing next steps.
• Collaborate with molecular biologists, pharmacologists, and other research staff.
• Prepare research reports, contribute to publications, and present findings at scientific meetings.

Skills

Protein purification

Enzyme kinetics

Biochemical techniques

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Data analysis

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Tools

Chromatography systems

Mass spectrometry instruments

Enzyme assay kits

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with a specialization in Biochemistry to join their growing team in Soweto . This role focuses on elucidating biochemical pathways and mechanisms relevant to disease states and therapeutic interventions. You will be involved in designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex biological data, and contributing to the discovery of new insights and potential drug targets. Working within a well-equipped laboratory, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance impactful research projects in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate protein function, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic pathways through biochemical and biophysical methods.
• Design and perform experiments using techniques such as enzyme assays, chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry.
• Characterize protein-ligand interactions and develop assays to screen for potential modulators.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing conclusions and proposing next steps.
• Collaborate with molecular biologists, pharmacologists, and other research staff.
• Prepare research reports, contribute to publications, and present findings at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or industrial research experience in biochemistry.
• Proven expertise in protein purification, characterization, and enzyme kinetics studies.
• Experience with various biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Strong understanding of cellular signaling pathways and metabolic processes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a systematic approach to research in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities and advanced biochemical research tools.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Support for attending scientific conferences and workshops.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment.