Senior Microbiologist - Pharma R&D Leader (Centurion)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory retirement fund

Life insurance

Generous vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to join its Pharmaceutical Research and Development department in Centurion. The role focuses on advancing development of pharmaceutical products through microbial investigations, leading research, and contributing to the scientific strategy in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field with 6+ years in microbiology research, including GMP/ISO familiarity, data analysis, and strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a microbiology research setting, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of microbial identification techniques, sterile processing, and microbial challenge studies.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines (e.g., GMP, ISO) relevant to pharmaceutical microbiology.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and microbiological instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on microbial contamination, preservation, and efficacy testing for pharmaceutical products.
• Develop, validate, and implement microbiological assays and testing methods according to regulatory standards.
• Analyze and interpret complex microbiological data, identifying trends and potential issues.
• Investigate deviations and out-of-specification results, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including formulation, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, prepare technical reports, and present findings to scientific stakeholders.

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Tools

Microbiological instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to join its Pharmaceutical Research and Development department in Centurion. The role focuses on advancing development of pharmaceutical products through microbial investigations, leading research, and contributing to the scientific strategy in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field with 6+ years in microbiology research, including GMP/ISO familiarity, data analysis, and strong