Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time
The Research Assistant will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in AHRI focusing on HIV research. The incumbent's main responsibility is to work with human cells and HIV in the BSL-2 and BSL-3.

He/She will perform cellular and molecular biology and immunology experiments including; ddPCR, tissue culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, in vitro infections, and seahorse assay.


Note:

From time to time he/she may be required to perform other related duties and tasks as authorised by the Line Manager.

The position is based at our Durban Campus.

Overview of Duties

  • Perform laboratory activities related to the project.
  • Assist senior researcher with experiments, quality control and data verification.
  • Undertake blood sample processing when necessary.
  • Prepare reagents, maintain cell lines and monitor viral cultures.
  • Perform human tissue culture and virus infectivity experiments.
  • Perform ELISA, Luminex and flow cytometry experiments.
  • Perform molecular biology experiments including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, sequencing and cloning.
  • Perform bioenergetic assays.
  • Perform general laboratory housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
  • Participate in the institution's academic activities including journal club, lab meetings, research update meetings and etc.
  • Work overtime, including weekends, when required.


As part of AHRI's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and to increase the safety of our staff, this position has been classified as a high-risk position and as such applicants will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 when applying.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Honours or Masters' degree in Molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, virology, immunology or equivalent in related field

Minimum Experience

  • Processing and storing of human samples e.g. bloods, tissue, cells, RNA/DNA etc
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience in HIV laboratory research
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
  • BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory experience advantageous
  • Experience in cellular and molecular biology, Immunology or Biochemistry techniques including PCR, sequencing, sequence analysis, and flow cytometry
  • High level of computer literacy

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