Senior Biomedical Scientist - Remote Infectious Disease Researcher

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development budget

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead infectious disease research in a fully remote role. You will design and oversee projects, develop diagnostic assays, and analyze complex biological data from any location.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, or a related field, with 6+ years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, strong publication record, and proven ability to collaborate with international teams.

Qualificações

• PhD required in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biomedical Science, or related field.
• 6+ years post-doc or relevant research experience.
• Proven expertise with molecular biology techniques for infectious diseases (PCR, sequencing, cell culture).
• Experience with serology/immunology techniques and bioinformatics for pathogen-host data.
• Strong leadership, independent work, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and execution of infectious disease research projects.
• Develop and validate diagnostic assays for pathogens.
• Investigate pathogen-host interactions and immune responses.
• Analyze complex biological data using statistical and computational tools.
• Collaborate with global researchers, clinicians, and public health officials.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and presentations.
• Ensure biosafety and ethical research standards.
• Mentor junior researchers and staff.
• Stay current with advancements in infectious disease research and technology.

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Bioinformatics tools

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/Virology

Ferramentas

PCR techniques

Sequencing

Cell culture

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead infectious disease research in a fully remote role. You will design and oversee projects, develop diagnostic assays, and analyze complex biological data from any location.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, or a related field, with 6+ years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, strong publication record, and proven ability to collaborate with international teams.