Process Development Scientist
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 0–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
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CertificationsPhD
Field of studyEnzymology, Molecular Biology (or related)
Position: Process Development Scientist, Test Method Development
Focus Area: Test Methods
Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Location: Cape Town, South Africa, onsite
Experience: PhD with 0 - 5+ years of relevant test method development and validation experience
Company Summary
Watchmaker Genomics is a global life sciences company with R&D and production facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, and headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Our team is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to collaboration, creativity, and scientific rigor. We believe that the intersection of biology, engineering, and computer science offers exciting opportunities to develop novel technologies that advance research and enhance human health. We leverage our enzyme engineering and computational biology capabilities to develop products that support high-growth applications in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and personalized medicine.
Position Summary
We are seeking an R&D Scientist to join our Process Development team in Cape Town, South Africa.
As part of the Process Development team you will apply your expertise to data-driven test method development, validation, and continuous improvement. You will contribute directly in delivering world-class products to our customers. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with various departments, including R&D, Production, IT, and Quality Assurance across our global sites.
Key Responsibilities
The Process Development team supports the transfer of new products from R&D to Production. This includes the risk-based identification and development of robust and precise quality control tests. After product launch, the team provides ongoing support for process updates to maintain product quality.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Support test method development activities throughout the Product Life Cycle, from development to continuous improvement.
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Work with R&D and Production teams to develop and transfer test methods, including defining critical parameters and mitigating risks.
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Plan and execute projects focused on test method development and validation, ensuring that robust methods are transferred to Production.
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Design statistically powered test method validation studies.