RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: ANALYTICAL SERVICES x2 POSITIONS

1 day ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full time R2 400 000 - R4 200 000 per year
  • Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis
  • Provides verbal and written reports on activities and results.
  • Conduct research support, diagnostics and other services under supervision.
  • Perform routine soil analysis on ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrument and other laboratory instruments.
  • Calibrate and maintain equipment.
  • Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, and all reports for the project.
  • Plan and coordinates own work activities aligned with project plans.
  • Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used.
  • Support capacity development and training of junior staff.
  • Maintain work area and facilities clean.
  • Adheres to quality standards
  • Complies with SHE/OHS standards regulations and procedures
  • Demonstrate measurable outcomes and project impact

  • Provides input into the optimisation of new technologies.

  • National Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry.

  • 3 - 5 years' experience in water/plant and soil analysis methods.
  • Performing routing analysis on ICP-OES, ICP-MS instrument, CHNS /LECO analyser instrument will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge on how to process and interpret data from the instrument is important.
  • Oversee and maintain the operations of the ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrument.
  • Troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and doing minor repairs.
  • Organizing workflow and ensuring that samples are tested in accordance with customer requests.
  • Registration with relevant scientific registration body is an advantage.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Communication and planning skills

Enquiries: Dr Nondumiso Sosibo, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 DECEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

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