Junior Technical Assistant at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Cleaning the various laboratory spaces and equipment of the PDC; 
• Cleaning glassware used in the PDC; 
• Preparing media, solutions and buffers needed by the PDC; 
• Preparing and caring for plant material used in the PDC;
• Assisting with routine testing of fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses; 
• Assisting with taking calls and signing for parcel deliveries.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Matric; 
• A quick learner; 
• Being punctual and on time; 
• Good at functioning in a team; 
• A valid driver's licence; 
• Good verbal communication skills;
• The ability to differentiate among closely related images;
• Good systematic organisation skills;
• The ability to work accurately;
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• At least have some experience working in a laboratory environment; 
• The ability to function within a multilingual university environment.