Senior Microbiologist: Pathogenesis & Antimicrobial Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional growth & training

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 client, a leading biopharmaceutical company in Soweto, seeks a Senior Microbiologist to lead research on microbial pathogenesis, resistance, and novel diagnostics. You will design and execute complex studies, analyze data, and guide R&D projects within a well-resourced team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and at least five years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience, with hands-on molecular biology skills (PCR, cloning, Western blot) and a track record of independent research

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, or related field.
• At least 5 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in microbiology.
• Proven expertise in microbial genetics, physiology, and pathogenesis.
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques (PCR, gene cloning, Western blot) and microbial culturing.
• Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance mechanisms desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects on microbial mechanisms of disease and host-pathogen interactions.
• Develop and optimize microbial culture techniques, molecular assays, and infection models.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate antimicrobial compounds and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze and interpret complex microbiological and molecular data with statistical methods.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at conferences.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers and manage lab resources.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Independent research

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Tools

PCR

Gene cloning

Western blotting

Antimicrobial testing

Job description

Placements24 client, a leading biopharmaceutical company in Soweto, seeks a Senior Microbiologist to lead research on microbial pathogenesis, resistance, and novel diagnostics. You will design and execute complex studies, analyze data, and guide R&D projects within a well-resourced team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and at least five years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience, with hands-on molecular biology skills (PCR, cloning, Western blot) and a track record of independent research