Research Assistant.3.05

**Minimum education**
- BSc(Hons), Human Genetics or similar
Minimum work experience**
- 1 year work experience as a study coordinator, research assistant or lecturer would be advantageous. Experience in project coordination, monitoring and reporting are advantageous.
Desirable personal abilities**
- A solid understanding of human and medical genetics concepts and molecular laboratory techniques. Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental. Thoroughness, with good attention to detail. Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines. Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Respectful with sound work ethic. Able to multi-task.
Demands of the job**
- Working overtime or over weekends may be required from time to time Able to work in a pressurized environment. Local travel may be required from time to time (with own reliable transport).
Key performance areas**
- 1.** Program coordination**:

- a. Plans and coordinates the initiation of the new international training program, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
- b. Plans, implements, and maintains financial operations related to the training program.
- c. Monitor timeframes and scope of activities as circumstances dictate.
- d. Manages budget effectively. Monitor and evaluate progress and spending and prepare relevant reports.
- e. Write program specific documents (e.g., annual reports).
2. **Curriculum design and implementation**
- a. Works with the leadership team to Conceptualise and design the training program curriculum.
- b. Compiles training documentation and -guides.
- c. Assists in obtaining ethical approval from relevant regulatory committees when appropriate.
- d. Monitor the progress of the curriculum through ongoing liaison with the leadership team.
- e. Participates in teaching parts of the curriculum as appropriate.
- f. Oversees course assessment by managing deadlines, curating marks and monitoring trainee’s progress.
- g. Coordinates accreditation of the curriculum for certification through the appropriate University body.

3. **Trainee relations**
- a. Facilitates communication and coordinates activities between trainees and the leadership team.
- b. Oversee trainee communications, coordination efforts, incident response and conflict resolution.
- c. Keeps an updated contact list of trainees, and monitors progress through the program.
- d. Acts as point of contact for trainees, funders, and leadership team.

4. **Laboratory coordination**
- a. Coordinates laboratory process associated with DNA processing.
- b. Coordinates the implementation of material transfer agreements.
- c. Ordering and monitoring laboratory stock for training and DNA sequencing.
- d. Oversees and coordinates DNA shipment from participating countries.
- e. Liaises with laboratory and bio informaticist to facilitate data transfer.

5. **Effective self-management and performance ownership**
- a. Takes ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
- b. Follows through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- c. Maintains a positive attitude and responds openly to feedback.
- d. Takes ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities available in the Division.
Closing Date: 11 December 2025**
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