Scientific Support Intern

5 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Watchmaker Genomics Full time

**Position**: Scientific Support Intern

**Position Type**:Temporary Employee (Intern)

**Department**:Support

**Location**:Salt River, Cape Town

**Position Summary**

This is an on-site, entry level position as a Scientific Support Intern in our Cape Town office.

As a Scientific Support Intern you will gain experience in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. This position will offer you unique challenges, as well as opportunities for learning and growth, and to support a global organization.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Accurately document details of all experiments in an electronic lab notebook; meticulously collate, analyze and interpret data; and regularly present results.
- Compilation of lab-based results for Support Team use; writing of knowledge articles designed for internal use by the Support Team for customer support.
- Provide consultative technical support to customers and the Watchmaker Sales team, under supervision.

**Skills and Requirements**

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

- Eagerness and interest to learn about the NGS market and technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to execute, reproduce and troubleshoot experiments.
- A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- The ability to multitask, perform consistently under pressure, deliver timely action items and work without supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Good verbal communication and personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Full competence in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint systems and ability to learn and build in-depth knowledge of new technology tools.

**Application Requirements**
- Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
- Resume or _Curriculum vitae_, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.
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**_ SOUTH AFRICA - WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER_**
- Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law._
- All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in South Africa; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in South Africa._



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