Research Technician

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

**The University of KwaZulu-Natal is (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to**

**improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated**

**groups in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.**

**COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
**RESEARCH TECHNICIAN**

**(12-MONTH FIXED TERM)**

**HIV PATHOGENESIS PROGRAMME (HPP)**

**SCHOOL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES**

**NELSON R MANDELA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE**

**Ref: HPP/RESEARCH TECH/KWON/JUNE2023**

The HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP) is a multidisciplinary HIV pathogenesis research

programme based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in

Durban. The HPP has been involved in studies of HIV-1 immunopathogenesis for over 15 years.

The HPP has an opening for a **Research Technician** to study the female genital tract microbiome

and its role in health outcomes such as HIV acquisition and preterm birth. The incumbent will be

required to be highly motivated, organized, meticulous, and hard-working, and be able to work

independently. The incumbent will report directly to the HPP Laboratory Manager and the HPP

Scientific Director, Prof Thumbi Ndung’u. This position will work closely with collaborator Prof

Douglas Kwon at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard at the Massachusetts General

Kwon Lab researchers based at the HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP). The position will involve

handling and processing of tissue and blood samples, immunologic assays, nucleic acid

extractions, PCR, sequencing, and utilizing novel assays to study mucosal immune responses to

mucosal bacteria.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Relevant BSc Honours degree in a biomedical field
- Hands-on experience in general cellular biology techniques
- Minimum one-year experience working in a biomedical research laboratory _(exclusive of time _
- spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree but inclusive of time spent in a lab _
- towards completion of a Masters degree)_
- Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements
- Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

impact of the microbiome and HIV infection on cervicovaginal mucosal health.
- Perform and assist with experiments involving bacteriology, immunologic assays, microscopy,

and molecular biology.
- Analyze data and present findings to others.
- Maintain detailed documentation of the experimental work.
- Ensure quality control of equipment, reagents, and cellular components.
- Read and interpret current literature to aid in experimental design.
- Work closely within the group and with outside collaborators.
- Maintain close communications with supervisors regarding progress.
- Participate in the department’s various academic activities - journal club, research update, lab

meetings, quality improvement meetings and audits, etc
- Must be prepared to work after hours and on weekends, when required.
- Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
- Waste management
- General laboratory housekeeping

Enquiries regarding this post and requests for the job profile may be directed to Mrs Tarryn

**Terms of appointment and Selection Process**

The post will be offered on a one-year, fixed term contract. The terms and conditions governing

this appointment will be in compliance with those of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The position

is potentially renewable, depending on availability of funds. The monthly cost of employment for

date in order to facilitate further searches. The selection process will commence in **June 2023**

posts.

available on the UKZN vacancies webpage, **demonstrating specifically how they meet the

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