Research Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

We offer a Laboratory technician position with great opportunity and potential to study a novel area of HIV infection through unique human tissue samples in state-of-the-art research facilities with access to new technologies through international collaborations. The position will be based in the laboratory of Henrik Kloverpris funded on a grant from the National Institute of Health, US (NIH) and will be for 24 months, with the opportunity for extension and/or transition into relevant career path.
Our lab’s research is centered around immune responses to HIV infection with a particular focus on immune subsets located within human tissue. This work aims to better understand the immune responses located in human tissue that are directly related to disease pathology. This work is based on access to human tissue through clinical research sites in and around Durban.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Honours or Master’s in Molecular biology or related life science discipline.

**Minimum Experience**
- 3 years relevant laboratory experience is desired.
- Human tissue culture experience.
- Advanced experience with flow cytometry.
- Knowledge on cell sorting.
- Molecular biology and sterile techniques.
- Computer skills - Spreadsheets, word processing and PowerPoint

As part of AHRI’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and to increase the safety of our staff, this position has been classified as a high-risk position and as such applicants will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 when applying.

**Applications Closing Date: 30 April 2023



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