Laboratory Manager
7 days ago
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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Laboratory Administrative Officer
1 day ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte Cost centre and research fund administration; Obtaining a suitable number of quotations as per University regulations from laboratory consumables and equipment suppliers on the University system; Placing and tracking orders for laboratory supplies; Receiving and appropriately storing orders and reagents; Issuing invoices for research...
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Manager: Crystal Characterisation Laboratory
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- Managing a multi-user, multi-instrument laboratory for characterising crystals (X-ray diffraction, microscopy and thermal analysis);- Maintaining and repairing instruments- Training users in advanced diffraction methods and thermal analysis- Financial management (billing users, and purchasing equipment and consumables);- Managing the online...
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Project Manager
4 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte Across the portfolio of studies, both those funded currently and future studies coming online, the Project Manager will support the PI in managing the administrative and organisational components of each study. These duties will include: - Submitting, maintaining and updating Health Research Ethical Committee approvals; - Submitting,...
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Technical Officer
1 week ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- General management of Biochemistry undergraduate teaching laboratories;- Responsible for prior planning and preparation of undergraduate practicals, as well as providing technical support during the practicals in order to ensure the effective execution thereof;Providing administrative support for the undergraduate modules in Biochemistry,...
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Assistant Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte - Providing technical support for undergraduate practicals: - Planning and preparing undergraduate practicals; - Maintaining and preparing fungal and bacterial cultures for practicals; - Providing technical support during practicals; - Planning and setting up practical tests and examinations; - Assisting with marking practical tests and...
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Technical Assistant
1 day ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- Supporting and assisting the Principal Technical Officer;- Assisting with practical work for various undergraduate courses, particularly with the preparation of undergraduate practicals;- Supporting academic staff and undergraduate students;- Maintaining and cleaning laboratories, instruments and glassware;- Controlling and managing laboratory...
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Assistant Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte **Analytical and training duties**: - All aspects related to general chemical analyses performed in the laboratory, acting both independently, as well as in support of the other CA Lab staff. This would include preparing standards, calibration curves, and samples; setting up instruments, monitoring the analytical performance of the instruments...
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Technical Officer
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte **Analytical and training duties**: - All aspects related to general chemical analyses performed in the laboratory, acting both independently as well as in support of the other CA Lab staff. This would include preparing standards, calibration curves, and samples; setting up instruments, monitoring the analytical performance of the instruments...
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Principal / Senior Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- Responsible for the management and maintenance of various undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories, storerooms and preparation areas;- Responsible for coordinating the preparation of and support to undergraduate practicals with an emphasis on instrumental techniques and synthetic techniques;- Providing technical research support to academic...
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Assistant Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte - Designing, setting up, executing and administrating sensory aspects of research and industry-related projects, including support with the ethical clearance process; - Providing support during undergraduate practicals and wine tastings; - Maintaining undergraduate practical laboratory equipment and stocks; - Maintaining the sensory laboratory...
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Technical Officer: Analytical Chemist
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte - Developing and validating analytical methods in support of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research projects in the Department of Chemical Engineering; - Standard and sample preparation using appropriate techniques; - Operating and maintaining analytical equipment and instrumentation; - Performing routine maintenance on...
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Analyst
1 week ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte **Analytical**: Operating the various scanning electron microscopes in the CAF Microscopy Unit, SEM Laboratory in Stellenbosch;- Optimisation and troubleshooting;- Interpreting and editing images and data;- Collaborating on research projects;- Providing training to clients;- Providing support for research that makes use of electron...
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Research Nurse
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/PligteBeing situated at a study site to recruit and consent study participants, including in a busy and occasionally crowded space;- - Meeting recruitment targets and managing multiple studies through simultaneous enrolment;- - Assisting with tracing patients;- - Working closely and maintaining good relations with other research nurses, city clinic...
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Principal Technical Assistant
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- General cleaning duties: responsible for cleaning and maintaining the undergraduate laboratory facilities during the year (sweeping and mopping the floor, washing surfaces, filling the distilled water containers, etc.), as well as cleaning specialised laboratory areas as per standard operating procedures;Providing support for undergraduate...
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Senior Logistics Manager
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Seasoned recruitment Full timelooking for a Junior Logistics and Cellar Administrator who will be responsible for the administrative support of the Winemaker and Logistics department. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - All administrative processes for the Winemaker, including wine audits, ordering of cellar consumables, inventory control in cellar, handling wine sampling and documentation and...
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Biobank Coordinator
17 hours ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/PligteProcurement:- Handling all procurement for the SSAB, including obtaining quotations, generating purchase orders as well as goods receipts, and handling queries;- - Maintaining the procurement records and database;- - Writing and reviewing procurement SOPs.- Logistics:- Coordinating shipping/transport schedules;- - Maintaining time and...
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Plant Diagnostic Consultant
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte - Analysing plant samples for the presence of plant pathogens; - Communicating and making verbal and written recommendations to Plant Disease Clinic clients; - Maintaining the Plant Disease Clinic's databases; - Scientific publication of new plant diseases; - Planning, quoting and report writing for contract work; - Maintaining the culture...
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Technical Officer
1 week ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/Pligte- Verleen basiese laboratoriumverwante steun aan die akademiese en tegniese personeel.- Hulpverlening met die opleiding, indeling en administrasie van studente-assistente.- Hulpverlening met die administrasie van die modulekoördinering en modulemateriaal.- Bestuur alle nagraadse studente-administrasie.- Die skep en instandhouding van...
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Bioinformatic Analyst
2 weeks ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full timeDuties/PligteConducting bioinformatic analysis for the Immunology Research Group in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, including the following: - Performing analyses for research projects; - Collaborating with researchers to design experiments; - Contributing to scientific publications; - Supporting staff and students with R analysis; -...
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Assistant Winemaker
6 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa M3 Human Capital Management Full time**Assistant Winemaker (Stellenbosch)**: **Closing Date : 2023-11-23** **Closed : No** **Description**: Dornier Wines, a well established Winery based in Stellenbosch, has the abovementioned position available for an energetic and dynamic Assistant Winemaker to assist the Winemaker with all activities related to the winemaking process. The Assistant...