Technical Officer

3 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/PligteManaging all sample storage for SU-IRG (i.e., fridges and freezers, ULT freezers, LN2, cold room);-
- Upkeep of sample inventories;-
- Storage space allocations for students and upcoming studies;-
- Arranging and preparing outgoing sample shipments (including all accompanying documentation
- manifests, customs invoices, etc.);Receiving, conducting quality control (QC) on and allocating storage for incoming sample shipments;-
- Assisting laboratory staff with QC prior to long-term storage;-
- Retrieval, QC and transfer of FluidX racks and legacy samples to the BMRI Biorepository for long-term storage in the Hamilton BiOS;-
- Invoicing the SU-IRG biorepository clients;-
- Coordinating and driving the sample and freezer reduction process within SU-IRG;-
- Maintenance of the fridge/freezer inventory and scheduling annual services;-
- Attending after hours emergencies in the laboratory (e.g., critical fridge and freezer alarms).Job Requirements/Pos VereistesAt least an MSc degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Medical Sciences, or a related field;-
- At least two years' working experience in an ISO accredited laboratory;-
- Proficiency in LIMS / freezer inventory system and sample storage;-
- Knowledge of ISO 15189 guidelines;-
- Own transport to deal with after-hours emergencies is essential;-
- Knowledge of IATA and/or Dangerous Goods regulations.Recommendation/AanbevelingPrevious experience as a biorepository coordinator would be beneficial.



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