Research Scientist - Biochemistry

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Remote work

Home office budget

Conferences access

Resources access

Intellectual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Scientist in Biochemistry to join a globally distributed, fully remote team advancing therapeutic discovery. You design biochemical assays, analyze data, and collaborate with scientists worldwide to study protein function and enzymatic mechanisms.

PhD required with 3–5 years postdoctoral or industry experience; expertise in protein purification and assay development is essential. Excellent communication and publishing capabilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 3–5 years post-doc or industry research experience required.
• Extensive protein purification, characterization, and enzymology experience.
• Experience with assay development (SPR, ITC, fluorescence-based).
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize biochemical/biophysical assays for protein‑ligand interactions and enzymes.
• Purify and characterize proteins using chromatography and electrophoresis.
• Develop and validate high‑throughput assays for drug candidates.
• Analyze data with statistical methods and software; present results clearly.
• Collaborate with computational biologists and medicinal chemists to guide strategies.

Skills

Protein purification

Enzymology

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/related field

Tools

SPR

ITC

Fluorescence-based assays

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist with expertise in Biochemistry to join their globally distributed, fully remote research team. This role is pivotal in advancing our understanding of protein function and enzymatic mechanisms relevant to disease. You will design and conduct sophisticated biochemical assays, analyze complex data, and collaborate closely with a team of scientists and researchers worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to make significant contributions to novel therapeutic development from a remote setting, driving scientific innovation and discovery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in biochemistry, excellent experimental design skills, and a passion for unraveling biological processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and execute biochemical and biophysical assays to study protein-ligand interactions and enzyme kinetics.
• Purify and characterize proteins using various chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.
• Develop and validate new assays for high-throughput screening of potential drug candidates.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and relevant software, presenting findings clearly.
• Collaborate with computational biologists and medicinal chemists to interpret results and guide project strategies.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and contribute to scientific publications and reports.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry , Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant post-doctoral or industry research experience.
• Extensive experience with protein purification, characterization, and enzymology.
• Proficiency in various biochemical assay development techniques (e.g., SPR, ITC, fluorescence-based assays).
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with relevant scientific software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting research findings.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a superior work-life balance.
• A dedicated budget for home office equipment and professional development.
• Opportunities to attend leading scientific conferences and workshops virtually or in-person.
• Access to a wide array of online scientific resources and collaboration tools.
• An intellectually stimulating environment focused on cutting-edge biochemical research.