Senior Scientist - Biochemistry & Protein Engineering

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Biochemistry and Protein Engineering to join our pioneering research team in a fully remote capacity. Design, construct, and characterize novel proteins for therapeutic and industrial applications, leveraging enzymology, structural biology, and recombinant expression.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings, and contribute to high-impact projects at the forefront of protein science while enjoying a supportive virtual

Qualifications

• PhD required in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral research focusing on protein engineering.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression systems and purification techniques.
• Strong background in enzymology and biophysical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer protein variants with improved stability and activity.
• Characterize structure-function relationships using biophysical and biochemical methods.
• Develop expression, purification, and functional assessment workflows.
• Collaborate across teams and present findings effectively.

Skills

Protein engineering

Enzyme kinetics

Biochemical assays

Protein expression

Structural biology

Computational protein design

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Molecular Biology

Tools

Protein modeling software

Chromatography

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Scientist with deep expertise in Biochemistry and Protein Engineering to join their innovative research team. This fully remote role, formerly located in Bloemfontein , allows you to contribute to cutting-edge scientific endeavors from your home environment. You will focus on designing, constructing, and characterizing novel proteins with enhanced functions for therapeutic and industrial applications. This position is crucial for advancing our understanding and application of protein science, requiring a strong foundation in enzymology, structural biology, and recombinant protein expression. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to harnessing the power of proteins to solve complex biological challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer novel protein variants with improved stability, activity, or specificity using advanced techniques.
• Characterize protein structure-function relationships through biophysical and biochemical methods.
• Develop and optimize protocols for recombinant protein expression, purification, and functional assessment.
• Utilize computational tools for protein modeling, design, and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate protein engineering efforts into broader research programs.
• Present research findings effectively through written reports and oral presentations.

Requirements

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience focusing on protein engineering and characterization.
• Proven expertise in protein expression systems (e.g., bacterial, yeast, mammalian) and purification techniques (e.g., chromatography).
• Hands-on experience with biochemical assays, enzyme kinetics, and biophysical characterization methods.
• Familiarity with protein structure prediction and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of protein structure-function relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for significant bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a supportive virtual team culture.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, including conferences and workshops.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects at the forefront of protein science.