Laboratory Intern

2 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

**GENOMICS PLATFORM**

**(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)**

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

**Laboratory Intern**

**Duration: One Year Contract (Jan - Dec 2025)**

**Core Requirements**:

- BSc or BTech In Molecular Biology, Genetics or similar qualification or higher
- 1 -2 years’ knowledge/experience in Molecular Biology or Genetics
- 1 -2 years’ knowledge/experience with basic molecular biology techniques e.g. RNA, DNA isolation, PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
- Knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP)

**Advantageous**:

- Knowledge/experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) laboratory workflows
- Knowledge/experience with sample management
- Experience with DNA and RNA quality control
- Not studying full-time/ classes must be after normal working hours.
- No formal work experience within the Molecular Biology/Genetics field.

A stipend will be offered.

**Closing date: 25 November 2024**

**CONTACT INFORMATION**

**PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R811A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.**

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