Research Associate

4 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Recruitment Agency South Africa (TRASA) Full time

JOB TITLE: Research Associate in PGx (South Africa)

SALARY: Market Related

LOCATION: Cape Town

JOB PURPOSE

My client works in a collaborative manner with clients to provide customized, flexible and multi-faceted biomarker solutions. We use innovative approaches and validated equipment to answer client-specific questions related to biomarkers at each level of the biological continuum. Their scientific team are at the forefront of this, responsible for the development and validation of bioanalytical tests to meet the company or client’s needs.

DUTIES may include, but are not limited to:

- Perform good housekeeping (GHK) of the laboratory.
- Maintenance and proper use of instruments and laboratory space.
- Monitoring use and consumption of reagents, material and consumables via LIMS.
- Perform assays as per in-house SOPs and validated protocols with mínimal supervision involving various biological samples.
- Ensure clear audit trails by performing quality control of all information and data generated.
- Support senior scientists with the development of various assays.
- Assist with multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements, involving GCLPs, SOPs, H&S policies, and other related documents.
- Administrative duties including writing and maintaining study documentation.
- Assess systems being used and identify areas for improvement.
- Must be completely flexible to work days and weekends on a shift rotation basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential qualifications: Honours (BSC Hons or BTech) in Life/Biological Sciences (preferably immunology);
or with 3 years of experience in the equivalent work or in a relevant technical role.

Experience with cell culture techniques and sequencing data analysis preferred

Position level will be determined based on skills, education/experience.

Must have a valid driver’s licence.

CORE COMPENTENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, strong sense of teamwork and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to handle pressure, interact and function in a highly productive work environment.
- Ability to maintain composure and focus on situations of ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Communication Skills: should be fluent in English (read, written, spoken).
- Attention to detail and critical thinking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have exp working in a lab in genetics/pharmacogenetics and excellent technical skills
- Do you have exp in running and analysing genetic assays such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, real time PCR, siquencing
- Do you have exp laborotory equipment such as PCR machines, siquencers, nanostring, qubit, nanodrop
- Do you have exp with cell culture technics and sequencing data analyses

**Experience**:

- PGx Research Associate: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- BSc Hons or BTech in Life biological sciences (immuneology) (preferred)

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