Laboratory Manager

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte- Managing the daily activities of the Neuropsychiatric Genetics Laboratory, including:
- procurement of consumables, reagents, equipment and services;- processing invoices;- managing the laboratory's inventory;- routine logging and tracking of samples;- maintaining sample databases;- writing and updating SOPs;- providing technical support to enable the smooth functioning of the laboratory and departmental research studies.- Overseeing and managing the laboratory's quality assurance;- Managing the laboratory's equipment maintenance;- Routine processing and storage of blood, saliva, and stool samples;- Routine DNA and RNA extraction from blood, saliva and stool samples;- Performing laboratory experiments using standard techniques and equipment;- Maintaining the research group website and social media pages;-
- Performing all duties within the context of the Mission, Vision and Values Statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- A postgraduate degree (MSc or higher) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Molecular Biology, or related discipline;- Strong background in molecular biological techniques, primarily related to DNA isolation, but including RNA isolation, PCR, genotyping and real-time PCR;- Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel);- Experience in working with REDCap;- Excellent planning and organisational skills;- Good written and verbal communication skills;- The ability to work independently as well as within a project team environment;- The ability to solve problems independently and effectively;- The ability to communicate in English;- Good interpersonal skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling- Experience in laboratory management;- Experience with REDCap and LIMS software;- Experience with Hamilton Robotics systems.


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