Research Assistant
6 months ago
**Main purpose of the job**:
- To provide research support to the DDD-Africa project related to project outcomes.
**Location**:
- Division of Human Genetics, NHLS, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
**Key performance areas**:
- Assists with coordination of research study protocol.
- Maintain and update project documentation.
- Assist the project researcher and PI in donor reporting.
- Assist with cataloguing of research samples.
- Performs laboratory processing of research samples.
- Capture research data in an appropriate databases.
- Perform data clean up as and when required.
- Assists with analysis and curation of next generation sequencing data.
- Compile relevant reports and research findings to address questions that transpired from meetings, management, or donors’ requests.
- Assist with disseminating research results and publications.
- Assist with obtaining quotations for research purchases.
- Stay abreast with relevant research findings within the unit.
**Required minimum education and training**:
- **Honours Degree in an appropriate science field (Human Genetics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine etc.).**:
- MSc would be advantageous.
**Required minimum work experience**:
- **1-year relevant work experience in a research or academic environment.**:
- Experience in analyzing next-generation sequencing data would be advantageous.
**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities**:
- Computer literacy (incl. Microsoft Office suite).
- Experience in good laboratory practice, research methodology and scientific writing.
- Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, organized, and meticulous.
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Adheres to procedures.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and act tactfully.
**TO APPLY**:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
**Please note**:
- **AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.**:
- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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