Synthetic Biology Research Scientist — Hybrid Options

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Professional growth

Advanced lab access

Hybrid work option

Impactful research

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Research Scientist with a specialization in Synthetic Biology to join a cutting‑edge R&D team in Bloemfontein. The role involves designing, constructing, and testing novel biological systems for therapeutics and industrial biotech, using genetic and metabolic engineering in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will work with a team applying systems biology, engineering, and computer science approaches, contributing to high‑impact research, publications, and potential

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post‑doctoral or industrial research experience in synthetic biology.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genetic engineering, and metabolic engineering principles.
• Hands‑on experience with DNA assembly techniques, gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR), and high‑throughput screening methods.
• Familiarity with relevant software for biological design and analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative research environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Design and engineer novel genetic circuits and pathways for specific cellular functions using synthetic biology principles.
• Construct and characterize engineered organisms or biological systems through various molecular and cell‑based techniques.
• Develop and optimize protocols for gene expression, protein production, and metabolic pathway engineering.
• Utilize computational tools for pathway design, modeling, and data analysis.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the performance and scalability of engineered biological systems.
• Document experimental procedures, analyze results, and contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.

Formation

Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field

Outils

DNA assembly

CRISPR

High-throughput screening

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Research Scientist with a specialization in Synthetic Biology to join a cutting‑edge R&D team in Bloemfontein. The role involves designing, constructing, and testing novel biological systems for therapeutics and industrial biotech, using genetic and metabolic engineering in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will work with a team applying systems biology, engineering, and computer science approaches, contributing to high‑impact research, publications, and potential