Jaco Wentzel, PhD

Experience

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  North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit

  May 2014 - Dec 2018

  During my postdoctoral fellowship, I worked in the fields of anti-cancer therapeutic research and combating antibiotic resistance. I established and managed several research facilities at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences including the tissue culture facility for cytotoxicity and cancer research, the Real-Time PCR laboratory and the analytic laboratory. Was responsible for the project management of several research projects in the fields of biochemistry, pharmaceutics, and nutrition. In this capacity, I managed small to mid-sized teams, were responsible for the budget of these projects and ensured there timely completion, scientific quality and effective collaboration between different stakeholders. This work resulted in 16 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 book chapters, and the training of several postgraduate students. Developed and presented a fortnightly course on basic virology and viral/bacterial outbreaks to the postgraduate students of the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University. Developed and presented a course on project management and data analysis to the postgraduate students of the faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University. Show less

  • Senior Lecturer - Molecular and Cell Biology

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Scientific Consultant

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    May 2014 - Dec 2017
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  PAREXEL

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

  Medical Writer
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  FARMOVS

  Jan 2022 - now

  Associate Study Manager

  As Head of the Data Analysis Division and Associate Study Manager at FARMOVS, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights supporting strategic decisions in complex, multi-regional bioanalytical projects. I serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and Sponsors, ensuring milestone adherence and quality standards in bioanalytical phases of clinical trials.

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  University of the Free State

  Jan 2024 - now

  Affiliated Lecturer at the Department of Genetics

  As an Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Genetics, I provide academic guidance and mentorship to Master’s and PhD students, supporting their research development and thesis progress. I actively conduct research in genomics and precision medicine. This position enables me to support emerging scientists while advancing impactful research that enhances the department’s scholarly contributions.