Intern (In Molecular

Job Title- Intern (in Molecular Biology/Virology/Genetics/Microbiology or related field) (2 positions) (contract appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 5989)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Unskilled- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 22/11/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Engage in structured wet and dry lab (Bioinformatics) genomic training.
- Assist with the business onuses of the unit when required.
- Assist with organising structured bioinformatics workshops.
- Provide training for visiting researchers and students when needed.
- Partake in research dissemination.

**Inherent Job Requirements**:

- Master's degree on NQF Level 9 or Honours degree on NQF Level 8 or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 in the field of Molecular Biology/Virology/Genetics/Microbiology or related field.

**Recommendations**:

- Previous experience in a molecular laboratory.
- Strong skills in deductive reasoning.
- Committed to supporting a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
- The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
- The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
- The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.
- Competencies**Key Competencies Required**:

- **Results orientated**:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
**- Strategic thinking**:

- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
- Previous
**- Business acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Previous knowledge/experience on Next generation sequencing.
- Previous knowledge/experience on using several bioinformatic tools.
**- Leading**:

- the ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
**- Building coalitions**:

- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.**Required documents**
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID).
- Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

**Assumption of duties**:
As soon as possible.

**Closing date**:
22 November 2024.

**Salary**:
Monthly stipend will be dependent on qualification.

**Enquiries**:
**General**:
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