Senior Microbiologist – Antimicrobial Research Lead (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art microbiology lab

Career growth in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Senior Microbiologist to join its Pharmaceutical Research division. You will design and lead microbiological studies, contribute to antimicrobial development, and work with chemists and pharmacologists to ensure microbial safety of products.

The role emphasizes drug discovery, microbial testing, and collaboration in a research-intensive environment in Durban, with a strong focus on scientific excellence and global health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related life science field.
• Minimum 6 years of research experience in pharmaceutical/biotech settings.
• Extensive knowledge of bacterial physiology, genetics and resistance mechanisms.
• Proficiency in advanced microbiological techniques including molecular methods and sterile culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct complex microbiological studies in pharma settings.
• Investigate microbial pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.
• Develop and validate methods for detecting and quantifying microorganisms in formulations.
• Lead research on development of novel antibacterial or antifungal agents.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists to assess microbiological stability of drug products.
• Prepare research reports, contribute to regulatory submissions and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Research methodology

Sterile techniques

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology

Tools

Molecular methods

Sterile culture techniques

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Senior Microbiologist to join its Pharmaceutical Research division. You will design and lead microbiological studies, contribute to antimicrobial development, and work with chemists and pharmacologists to ensure microbial safety of products.

The role emphasizes drug discovery, microbial testing, and collaboration in a research-intensive environment in Durban, with a strong focus on scientific excellence and global health outcomes.