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Site Scientific Lead / Senior Scientific Officer

Desmond Tutu Health FoundationZA

13 days ago

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Job title : Site Scientific Lead / Senior Scientific Officer

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : November 06, 2025

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Requirements

PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Alternatively, a medical doctor (MBChB or equivalent) with a PhD and relevant research background may also be considered.

Candidates must have relevant laboratory and / or aerobiology experience.

At least 5–7 years’ postdoctoral research experience in laboratory-based biomedical or aerobiology research.

Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific journals.

Experience as a Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, or Investigator of Record on funded research studies.

Demonstrated experience in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Previous people management and mentorship experience (technical staff, junior scientists, or students).

Strong scientific and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets.

Excellent scientific writing and grant-writing skills.

Effective leadership and team management abilities.

Strong communication and presentation skills, able to engage both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Ability to foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a laboratory and research environment

Advanced knowledge of aerobiology, microbiology, and / or respiratory pathogen research.

Understanding of laboratory sampling processes and biosafety standards.

Familiarity with research ethics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Knowledge of the South African and international research funding landscape.

Awareness of emerging technologies and methods relevant to aerobiology research.

Advantageous :

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Scientist, or equivalent professional body (advantageous); required for medical doctors

Postdoctoral research experience with demonstrated expertise in respiratory pathogens, infectious diseases, (preferred).

Responsibilities :

Provide scientific oversight for current study design, implementation, and outputs in support of the current PI.

Provide highly specialised technical guidance and oversight of laboratory and sampling set-up, validation, and optimisation.

Review and interpret laboratory outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scientific value.

Ensure smooth collaboration between clinical, laboratory, and technical teams to meet project and / or grant deliverables.

Ensure scientific alignment of operational activities with research objectives

Be accountable for the oversight of study procedures including regulatory, clinical and laboratory processes

Lead the analysis and interpretation of study data to ensure accuracy, validity, and scientific rigour.

Monitor study progress to ensure compliance with and adherence to the study enrolment and target plans and to identify, evaluate and rectify any problems.

Effectively communicate study expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Manage study expectations with senior staff and other stakeholders.

Represent ARC at a senior level in network conferences and meetings

Day-to-day supervision of laboratory work, and review of written reports

Oversight of staff induction, including training in relevant assay / techniques

Ensure that all staff have access to and adhere to organisation policies

Manage staff according to the organisation values

Ensure direct reports have clear annual deliverables and KPAs

Provide the resources needed by staff to deliver on their KPAs

Ensure that timekeeping is correct and timesheets are submitted on time

Manage staff performance and carry out the necessary performance measurement processes (Bi-annual Development Dialogue and regular one on one meetings)

Function as Investigator of Research (IOR) on network and other academic protocols

Provide scientific input and guidance during weekly Scientific Brainstorm meetings, ensuring discussions align with ARC’s research priorities

Support the development of study protocols, plans, and communications documents.

Develop and submit funding grants for new studies.

Contribute to publication of original research and review articles as contributing or lead author, as relevant

Present findings at relevant local and international conferences

Mentor technical staff, junior scientists, and students to build future capacity in aerobiology.

Provide training in data analysis, interpretation, and scientific writing.

Foster a collaborative and innovative research culture.

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