Research Assistant

1 month ago


Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Main purpose of the job:

  • To assist with laboratory work, including but not limited to, sample processing, DNA extractions, quality control and sequencing
  • To develop Standard Operating Procedures, manage procurement and assist in sample shipments

Location:

  • Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) - 9 Jubilee Road Parktown Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Carry out the required research (as identified by the Research Team)
  • Assist with writing research proposals and proof reading
  • Assist with applications for obtaining ethical approval from relevant regulatory committees/bodies
  • Assist with writing research protocols and the development of SOPs
  • Engage community stakeholders regarding research studies, as and when required
  • Monitor the progress of the research being undertaken through ongoing liaison with the Research Team
  • Collaborate closely with the Research Team on related studies within the unit re study design, protocol, research tools and other research related activities
  • Assist with research administration
  • Assist with development of biorepository
  • Assist with obtaining quotations, procurement and receipting of goods and services
  • Assist with management and servicing laboratory equipment
  • Assist with ad hoc research duties

Required minimum education and training:

  • BSc (Hons) in a relevant discipline (e.g. molecular biology, genetics) and training in laboratory techniques

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience
  • Experience with DNA extraction from human samples is advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Sound knowledge of best practices and lab standards
  • Good communication skills

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications: 29 November 2024.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

  • AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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