R&D Scientist

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cape Biologix Full time

Job Description R&D Scientist Title : R&D Scientist Company : Cape Biologix Technologies Department : Research and Development Contract Type : Permanent Direct Reports : NA Location : Ndabeni, Cape Town Manager : R&D Manager Start Date : As soon as possible.CapeBiologix Technologies + =At Cape Biologix Technologies our purpose is Health.We use advances in plant-biotechnology to contribute to improving the health and well‑being of humans, animals, and plants. We do so while providing empowering and inspiring opportunities for our people and partners. Our plant‑based expression platform offers superior expression of complex proteins used in multiple applications (diagnostic reagents, therapeutics, and vaccines) and is cost competitive. Our platform is aimed specifically at low and middle‑income countries (LMICs) to ensure relevant, affordable, and accessible supply. Core Values we strive to act out every day Be Human : We strive to show up as real human beings through building trusting, authentic relationships. Hit the Target : In everything we do, we aim to achieve the right results – every time. Persevere with Purpose : We keep our eyes on the prize when the going gets tough.Job Description Our R&D team is tasked with designing and developing both our new PtX (plant‑made) products and optimizing existing manufacturing processes. By joining this team, you will contribute towards driving new plant‑made product and process innovation through technical expertise and customer centricity. Responsibilities The team engages in continuous experimentation, ISO design and development adoption, investigation, and facilitation of collaborations and partnerships with like‑minded people and organisations. Your particular contribution to the team as an R&D Scientist will be the development of protein analytical techniques and characterisation methods (ELISA, Western Blot, SDS‑PAGE, SPR) and protein purification (chromatography) for a variety of diagnostic reagents used in the Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits catered to diagnosing prevalent infectious diseases in Low‑Middle Income Countries. As we are a small and fast‑growing start‑up, you will be exposed to a wide variety of responsibilities and opportunities for growth. For example, you will liase with Sales & Marketing on new product proposals, compile technical reports for Technology Transfers, implement various QMS standards and procedures with Quality (QA and QC), and work with Finance to provide costings and deliver the project according to strict project plans. If you have a desire to build, then this is the role for you. You will not only be driven to build new products and processes, but entire businesses processes and growth opportunities. To fit into our R&D team, you will also need to have a great sense of humour, appreciate all types of music, appreciate everyone's unique weirdness, and have an open mind to different perspectives and ideas. Requirements Master's or PhD in Molecular & Cell Biology. Experience in analytics techniques, SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) is highly advantageous. 3+ years' post studies experience. Ideally, skilled in DoEpetenciesCreative Problem SolvingCommunication and CollaborationDetail OrientationIndependenceResults Orientation #J-18808-Ljbffr


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