Senior Biologist - Cell Culture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Biologist with expertise in cell culture to join our research team in Mahikeng. You will lead hands-on laboratory work, design experiments, and mentor junior researchers in a state-of-the-art facility.

The role offers opportunities to advance cell-based systems for research and therapeutic applications, collaborating with a dedicated team and contributing to scientific excellence in Mahikeng.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and scale up cell lines for research.
• Develop and optimize cell culture protocols for experimental needs.
• Perform cell-based assays such as viability, proliferation, and function.
• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Mentor junior biologists in cell culture techniques.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Biologist with specialized expertise in cell culture to join their innovative research team in Mahikeng . This role is vital for advancing projects involving the development and optimization of cell-based systems for research and therapeutic applications. You will lead hands‑on laboratory work, contribute to experimental design, and mentor junior researchers. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field, working within a state‑of‑the‑art facility and collaborating with a dedicated team focused on scientific excellence in Mahikeng .

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and scale up various mammalian and microbial cell lines for research purposes.
• Develop and optimize cell culture protocols for specific experimental needs, including differentiation and high‑throughput screening.
• Perform complex cell‑based assays, such as viability, proliferation, and functional assays.
• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, providing key insights.
• Troubleshoot cell culture and assay‑related issues, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
• Mentor and guide junior biologists and research associates in cell culture techniques and experimental procedures.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in mammalian cell culture and cell‑based assays.
• Demonstrated expertise in aseptic techniques and management of primary cell cultures and immortalized cell lines.
• Experience with techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and microscopy is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, suitable for our Mahikeng operations.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance‑related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• A collaborative and dynamic research environment in Mahikeng with access to advanced technologies.