Research Scientist - Pharmacology

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

R&D budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an innovative Research Scientist specializing in Pharmacology to join our drug discovery team. You will design and conduct preclinical studies to evaluate efficacy and safety of novel compounds, collaborating with chemists and biologists to advance candidates through the pipeline.

This hybrid role balances in-lab experimentation with remote data analysis and reporting, offering engaging career development within a leading research organization in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of postdoc or industry experience in drug discovery or preclinical research.
• Strong hands-on experience with pharmacology techniques, including animal models and in vitro assays.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism) and statistics.
• Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vitro and in vivo studies to assess drug candidates' pharmacological profiles.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and software.
• Develop and validate new bioassays for drug screening and characterization.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to guide compound optimization.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and manuscripts for dissemination.
• Stay current with advances in pharmacology and drug discovery.

Skills

Pharmacology techniques

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Collaboration

In vivo & in vitro assays

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related field

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Research Scientist with a specialization in Pharmacology to join their drug discovery team in Bloemfontein . This role will involve designing and conducting preclinical studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel therapeutic compounds. You will work collaboratively with chemists and biologists to advance drug candidates through the pipeline. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in-lab experimental work and remote data analysis and report writing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new medicines within a leading research organization in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies to assess drug candidates' pharmacological profiles.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and relevant software.
• Develop and validate new bioassays for drug screening and characterization.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to guide compound optimization efforts.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and manuscripts for internal and external dissemination.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in pharmacology and drug discovery.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in drug discovery or preclinical research.
• Strong hands-on experience with various pharmacology techniques, including animal models and in vitro assays.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism) and statistical analysis.
• Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid research environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous research and development budget.
• Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Engaging career development opportunities in Bloemfontein .