Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, 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._

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 multi-disciplinary 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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