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Senior Scientist (E)

Akilconnect

Remote, Remote, South-Africa Full-time July 12, 2026

Found Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of quantitative and qualitative tools to better understand disease outbreaks.
  • Perform and oversee laboratory workflows, including nucleic acid extraction, qRT-PCR, and LC-MS analyses.
  • Analyse and interpret molecular, epidemiological, qualitative and quantitative statistical data.
  • Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, and grant proposals.
  • Present research findings at local and international conferences.
  • Supervise and mentor postgraduate students and junior researchers.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, quality assurance systems, and research documentation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Support infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.

Core Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Molecular biology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
  • At least two years of research e...

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