Senior Molecular Cancer Biologist - Hybrid Lab & Data

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Molecular Biologist for a renowned cancer research organization in Pretoria. You will investigate molecular cancer mechanisms, develop diagnostic tools and contribute to therapeutic strategies in cutting-edge labs.

The role demands a PhD with 5+ years of post-doctoral cancer biology experience, expertise in PCR/qPCR, cell culture, and data analysis, plus mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-doctoral cancer biology experience.
• Extensive hands-on molecular biology techniques and data interpretation.
• Strong publication record and ability to mentor junior scientists.
• Good communication and independent/team work skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent cancer biology research at the molecular level.
• Design, execute, troubleshoot PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, and cell culture experiments.
• Analyze data and identify future research directions.
• Develop and validate new molecular assays and protocols.
• Collaborate on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and conference presentations.
• Mentor junior researchers and ensure detailed lab records.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the laboratory.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

PCR/qPCR

Cell culture

Mammalian cell line manipulation

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Molecular Biologist for a renowned cancer research organization in Pretoria. You will investigate molecular cancer mechanisms, develop diagnostic tools and contribute to therapeutic strategies in cutting-edge labs.

The role demands a PhD with 5+ years of post-doctoral cancer biology experience, expertise in PCR/qPCR, cell culture, and data analysis, plus mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.