Senior Microbiologist: Environmental Bioremediation & Ecology

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Access to well-equipped labs

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to lead the Environmental Applications R&D team. You will design and execute research on microbial processes for environmental remediation, bioremediation, and sustainable resource management, collaborating with engineers and chemists.

The role requires a Ph.D. and at least six years of post-doctoral experience in environmental microbiology, with expertise in molecular techniques, microbial ecology, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience in environmental microbiology or applied microbiology.
• Proven expertise in microbial ecology, molecular microbial techniques, and bioremediation principles.
• Experience with culturing techniques for diverse microorganisms and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with bioinformatics tools for microbial community analysis.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives focused on the isolation, characterization, and application of environmental microorganisms.
• Develop and optimize microbial consortia and processes for bioremediation of pollutants and waste materials.
• Utilize molecular techniques (e.g., DNA sequencing, qPCR) to study microbial diversity and function in environmental samples.
• Design and conduct laboratory-scale and pilot-scale experiments to assess the efficacy of microbial solutions.
• Analyze data, prepare comprehensive technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with environmental engineers and chemists to integrate microbial solutions into larger environmental management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for environmental research in Soweto .

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Post-doctoral research experience

Tools

DNA sequencing

qPCR

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to lead the Environmental Applications R&D team. You will design and execute research on microbial processes for environmental remediation, bioremediation, and sustainable resource management, collaborating with engineers and chemists.

The role requires a Ph.D. and at least six years of post-doctoral experience in environmental microbiology, with expertise in molecular techniques, microbial ecology, and data analysis.