Senior Organic Synthesis Research Scientist

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; À distance; ZAR 1 495 000 - 2 326 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Remote Research Scientist in Synthetic Biology to design and build novel biological systems from a home lab or remote workspace. You will engineer genetic circuits and pathways, leveraging CRISPR and DNA assembly, while collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team on advanced, sustainable biotech projects.

The role emphasizes independent innovation, virtual teamwork, and contribution to publications and IP in areas like biofuels, biomaterials, or therapeutics, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or related field.
• Proven experience with genetic engineering, DNA assembly techniques (Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate) and CRISPR-based editing.
• Familiarity with computational design tools and databases relevant to synthetic biology.
• Experience with microbial fermentation and characterization of engineered strains is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Design and construct novel genetic circuits and metabolic pathways.
• Develop high-throughput screening methods for characterizing engineered systems.
• Analyze and interpret omics and other experimental data.
• Collaborate with a distributed team of scientists, engineers and computational biologists.
• Troubleshoot experimental challenges and optimize protocols for efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to publications, patent applications, and internal reports.

Connaissances

Genetic engineering

DNA assembly

CRISPR gene editing

Molecular biology

Computational design

Formation

Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology / Molecular Biology / Bioengineering

Outils

Gibson Assembly

Golden Gate

Description du poste

Remote Research Scientist - Synthetic Biology

Our client is seeking an innovative and self-driven Remote Research Scientist to join their pioneering Synthetic Biology team. This position is fully remote, offering the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in designing and constructing novel biological systems from your home laboratory or office. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing experiments involving genetic engineering, DNA assembly, and metabolic pathway optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and a passion for applying engineering principles to biological systems. This role is perfect for a scientist who thrives on challenging problems, enjoys collaborative virtual teamwork, and is eager to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions in areas such as biofuels, biomaterials, or novel therapeutics. You will leverage cutting-edge molecular tools and computational design methods.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and self-driven Remote Research Scientist to join their pioneering Synthetic Biology team. This position is fully remote, offering the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in designing and constructing novel biological systems from your home laboratory or office. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing experiments involving genetic engineering, DNA assembly, and metabolic pathway optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and a passion for applying engineering principles to biological systems. This role is perfect for a scientist who thrives on challenging problems, enjoys collaborative virtual teamwork, and is eager to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions in areas such as biofuels, biomaterials, or novel therapeutics. You will leverage cutting-edge molecular tools and computational design methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and construct novel genetic circuits and metabolic pathways using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Develop and implement high-throughput screening methods for characterizing engineered biological systems.
• Perform detailed data analysis and interpretation of experimental results, including omics data.
• Collaborate virtually with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and computational biologists.
• Troubleshoot experimental challenges and optimize protocols for increased efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, patent applications, and internal reports.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in genetic engineering, DNA assembly techniques (e.g., Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate), and CRISPR-based gene editing.
• Familiarity with computational design tools and databases relevant to synthetic biology.
• Experience with microbial fermentation and characterization of engineered strains is highly desirable.