Senior Research Associate - Immunology

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site facility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Research Associate with a specialization in Immunology to join our Benoni laboratory. This hands-on role involves conducting critical experiments to advance our understanding of immune responses and to develop novel immunotherapies.

You will perform complex assays, manage workflows, and contribute to data analysis and interpretation within a collaborative, fast-paced team focused on cutting-edge immunological research.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Immunology or related life science field.
• Minimum 4 years hands-on immunology research experience.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting and cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced immunological assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, and cell-based assays.
• Design and execute experiments to investigate immune cell function and signaling pathways.
• Maintain cell cultures and establish new assay formats.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to reports and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory protocols, safety standards, and documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Organization

Multitasking

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Immunology, Biology, or related life science field

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Western blotting

Cell culture

Data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Research Associate with a specialization in Immunology to join their laboratory in Benoni . This hands-on role involves conducting critical experiments to advance our understanding of immune responses and to develop novel immunotherapies. You will perform complex assays, manage experimental workflows, and contribute to data analysis and interpretation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated scientist to make significant contributions to cutting-edge immunological research within a supportive and dynamic team environment, contributing to the development of next-generation treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced immunological assays , including flow cytometry, ELISA, and cell-based assays.
• Design and execute experiments to investigate immune cell function and signaling pathways.
• Maintain cell cultures and establish new assay formats.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Immunology , Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in an immunology research setting.
• Proficiency in techniques such as flow cytometry , ELISA, Western blotting, and cell culture.
• Experience with data analysis software and a meticulous approach to experimental work.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual increases.
• On-site position at our well-equipped research facility in Benoni .
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development.
• A collaborative and engaging work culture focused on scientific advancement.