Research Associate

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Synexa Life Sciences Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

Job Purpose

As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in supporting bioanalytical projects by performing routine analyses, maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring full compliance with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOP standards. You'll contribute to high-quality data generation, prepare project documentation, and manage consumables to keep studies running smoothly. Acting as a study-specific analyst, you'll support method documentation, write and review SOPs, and provide training where needed. This role offers the opportunity to work in a regulated environment, grow technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact on advancing healthcare research.

Main Areas of Responsibility

  • Perform bioanalytical methods in line with GLP, GCP, GMP, and SOPs.
  • Perform routine analyses and document all work according to GxP and SOP standards.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments & environment as per SOPs.
  • Prepare project-related documentation, including lab manuals and reports.
  • Write and review SOPs and support method documentation.
  • Manage consumables, monitor stock levels, and maintain LIMS records.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines and regulatory standards.
  • Act as Study specific analyst on assigned projects.
  • Training of personnel within area of responsibility when needed.
  • Record tasks and time accurately in time logging application.
  • Observe appropriate regulatory guidelines, SOPs, policies and study documentation. 

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Hands on experience with cell culture/ sample processing is essential
  • A minimum level of an Honours degree in a scientific field (BSc Hons or BTech) or at least 1-2 years of company experience is required.
  • Accurate record-keeping and documentation skills in English. 

Desirable:

  • Good knowledge of GLP and familiarity with GCP, GMP, and bioanalytical methods.
  • Understanding of laboratory SOPs, workflows, and computerized systems.
  • Hands-on experience with standard lab techniques and equipment.
  • Able to work independently and persistently, with strong teamwork capability

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV/RESUME IS SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.

Synexa Life Sciences is committed to achieving transformation and will take it's EE plan and targets into consideration during the selection process.

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