Senior Immunology Research Associate - Hybrid (Flexible)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Hybrid work arrangement

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Research Associate with expertise in Immunology to run in-vitro and in-vivo studies, shaping immune-targeted therapies. You will design experiments, collect and analyze data, and contribute to reports and publications in a collaborative R&D setting.

The role emphasizes translational research and a proactive approach to solving challenges, with a flexible arrangement blending on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Immunology, Biology, or related life science field.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-graduate research experience in immunology with cellular and molecular focus.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, cytokine assays, and functional immune cell assays.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform complex immunological assays, including ELISA, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and cytokine profiling.
• Conduct pre-clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel immunomodulatory compounds.
• Isolate and characterize immune cells from blood and tissue.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare reports and publications.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure GLP standards where applicable.
• Collaborate with other research teams to integrate findings into broader R&D.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Cytokine assays

Functional immune cells

Data analysis (GraphPad Prism/FlowJo)

GLP standards

Education

Masters or PhD in Immunology/Biology or related life science

Tools

GraphPad Prism

FlowJo

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Research Associate with expertise in Immunology to run in-vitro and in-vivo studies, shaping immune-targeted therapies. You will design experiments, collect and analyze data, and contribute to reports and publications in a collaborative R&D setting.

The role emphasizes translational research and a proactive approach to solving challenges, with a flexible arrangement blending on-site and remote work.