Research Laboratory Technician

1 day ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Agricultural Research Council Full time
Job Title: Research Laboratory Technician
Description: The Agricultural Research Council is seeking a highly skilled Research Laboratory Technician to join our team in conducting serological tests for vector-borne parasitic diseases. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory research and a strong understanding of molecular assays and parasite counts.

About the Role
This is a challenging role that requires a high level of technical expertise, particularly in the areas of serology and molecular diagnostics. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing serological tests, entry of results into databases, and drafting of letters. They will also be responsible for receiving, identifying, allocating, preparing and processing diagnostic samples, as well as procuring laboratory reagents. Additionally, they will assist in research on the attenuated heartwater vaccine and perform cell culture of the vaccine.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform serological tests for vector-borne parasitic diseases
- Entry of results into Access Database and drafting of letters
- Responsible for hard copy and computer record keeping of results
- Diagnostic samples: Receiving, identifying, allocating, preparing and processing samples
- Assist in research on the attenuated heartwater vaccine
- Procurement of laboratory reagents
- Performing parasite counts using flow cytometer
- Performing molecular assays for detection of heartwater
- Performing cell culture of heartwater vaccine

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or microbiology
- 2+ years of experience in laboratory research
- Strong understanding of molecular assays and parasite counts

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