Senior Microbiology Scientist – Fermentation & Bioprocessing

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Research Scientist in Microbiology for a Kimberley, Northern Cape-based role. You will lead projects on microbial strain discovery, development, and application across industrial processes, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and product teams. A Ph.D.

and extensive hands-on microbiology, molecular biology, and fermentation experience are required. You will design experiments, optimize bioprocesses, analyze data, and contribute to publications and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related life science field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-doctoral or industrial research experience in microbiology.
• Proven expertise in microbial cultivation, isolation, and identification techniques.
• Strong experience with molecular biology tools and techniques relevant to microbial research.
• Demonstrated experience with fermentation process development and optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools for microbial genomics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects focused on isolation, characterization, and engineering of microbial strains.
• Design and execute experiments related to microbial metabolism, fermentation, and bioprocessing.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques to study and modify microbial genomes.
• Develop and optimize fermentation processes for production of biomolecules or products.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and present findings to teams.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in microbiology and biotechnology.
• Contribute to writing scientific publications, patents, and grant proposals.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with safety and quality standards.
• Mentor junior researchers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

PhD in Microbiology

5+ years experience

Microbial cultivation

Molecular biology

Fermentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bioinformatics tools

Education

PhD in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Molecular biology tools

Bioinformatics tools

Fermentation equipment

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Research Scientist in Microbiology for a Kimberley, Northern Cape-based role. You will lead projects on microbial strain discovery, development, and application across industrial processes, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and product teams. A Ph.D.

and extensive hands-on microbiology, molecular biology, and fermentation experience are required. You will design experiments, optimize bioprocesses, analyze data, and contribute to publications and