Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

UP Professional and Support:

FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 Year contract with the possibility of two years of renewal)


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 14- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Assisting the culture collection's curator;
  • Processing requests, which entails reviving strains from the collection, checking their identities and following up with the requestors;
  • Revitalizing existing cultures, which entail duplicating cultures, updating the database, and storing them;
  • Managing the inventory of antibiotics and media ingredients;
  • Operating freeze dryers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BSc Honours (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science) with 2 years of proven experience in the following:
  • DNA Isolation, PCR and sequencing;
  • Fungal isolations and preservations.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Genetics, molecular biology and microbiology;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
  • Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Ethical insight and reliability;
  • Professionalism;
  • Flexibility and adaptability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • MSc (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science) with 2 years' of proven experience in the following:
  • Managing microbial collection.


The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.


  • Cover letter;
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE:
18 April 2024

ENQUIRIES:

  • The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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