Senior Research Biologist - Drug Discovery

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible remote work options

Professional development

Access to research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Biologist to join a drug discovery team in Benoni with a significant remote work component. The role focuses on identifying drug targets and developing assays to support preclinical development.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. with 6+ years post-doctoral experience, expert cell biology skills, and a track record in assay development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences.
• Minimum of 6 years post-doctoral experience in drug discovery or related field.
• Expertise in cell biology, molecular pharmacology, and assay development.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in drug discovery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with careful experimental design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments to identify and validate novel drug targets.
• Develop and optimize robust cell-based and biochemical assays for screening potential therapeutics.
• Utilize molecular and cellular biology techniques including gene editing, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
• Analyze data with appropriate statistics and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists and pharmacologists to advance drug candidates.
• Contribute to publications and present research at conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Gene editing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in pharmaceutical innovation, is seeking an accomplished Senior Research Biologist to join their drug discovery team in Benoni . This pivotal role focuses on identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets and developing innovative biological assays to support the preclinical development of new medicines. You will apply your expertise in cellular and molecular biology to drive key projects forward, contributing to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes globally. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of drug discovery within a cutting-edge research environment, with a significant remote work component.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments to identify and validate novel drug targets.
• Develop and optimize robust cell-based and biochemical assays for screening and characterization of potential therapeutics.
• Utilize a range of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including gene editing, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
• Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and present findings clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, and other scientists to advance drug candidates through the pipeline.
• Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings at conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience in drug discovery or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, molecular pharmacology, and assay development.
• Proficiency with various laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to drug discovery research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach to experimental design and execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work options, allowing for significant work from home.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including conferences and training courses.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge technologies in Benoni .
• A stimulating and collaborative research environment focused on groundbreaking scientific discovery.