Senior Biochemist, Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

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Health insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Biochemist to lead preclinical biochemical studies within our client's Drug Development division. You will design and run assays, analyze results, and contribute to decision-making across the development pipeline.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Biochemistry or Biophysics, has 6+ years in industry, and is proficient with spectroscopy, chromatography, calorimetry, and enzyme assays.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience in drug discovery or biochemical research.
• Extensive experience with biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Proficiency in designing and executing assays for enzyme activity, binding affinity, and signal transduction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team in Rustenburg.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and validate biochemical assays to characterize drug candidates and their targets.
• Investigate enzyme kinetics, protein-ligand interactions, and other biochemical pathways relevant to disease.
• Perform HTS assays and analyze data to identify promising leads.
• Contribute to development of preclinical research strategies and experimental plans.
• Interpret complex biochemical data and prepare reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists to integrate biochemical findings into the broader R&D strategy.

Kenntnisse

Biochemistry

Enzyme kinetics

HTS assays

Data analysis

Ausbildung

PhD in Biochemistry or Biophysics

Tools

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Calorimetry

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Biochemist to lead preclinical biochemical studies within our client's Drug Development division. You will design and run assays, analyze results, and contribute to decision-making across the development pipeline.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Biochemistry or Biophysics, has 6+ years in industry, and is proficient with spectroscopy, chromatography, calorimetry, and enzyme assays.