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Research Laboratory Technician

3 months ago


Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to join the Ndhlovu Lab based at AHRI Durban campus. The Research Laboratory Technician will work on the Centre of Excellence for Spatial Omics Research in Africa (CESORA) program which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation research that seeks to support advanced African-led tissue biology research studies. The CESORA provides African-based researchers access to the recently developed GeoMx DSP technology that allows for spatial resolution of gene expression within native tissue environments.

**Overview of Duties**
- Conducting GeoMx experiments for collaborative projects.
- Assist with organizing annual training workshops.
- Maintain inventory for all equipment and supplies for the CESORA and be responsible for the GeoMx equipment maintenance.
- Communicating with collaborators regarding their studies.
- Maintaining research records of study activities, including samples and all study related data.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- BSc (Honours) degree in a Biomedical field or related qualification.

**Minimum Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a research environment.
- Experience in tissue biology/histology.
- Experience in RNA extraction.
- Experience in next generation sequencing will be an advantage.
- Experience in ordering of reagents and inventory keeping will be an advantage.

**Skills Required**:

- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Accuracy and precision.
- High computer literacy.
- Report writing.
- Must be able to work under pressure.

**Applications Closing Date: 17 May 2024