Part-time Technician: Department of Genetics (Job ID 5207) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake weekly collection of wastewater samples at a range of wastewater treatment facilities in the greater Mangaung Metro.
• Laboratory analysis to screen for fragments of SARS-CoV-2 RNA (including RNA isolation and qPCR), to serve as an early indicator of COVID-19 case trends within the greater Mangaung community.
• Weekly reporting and presentation of results via online meetings involving SAMRC wastewater hubs across South Africa.
• Support additional research on organic and inorganic elements of wastewater.

Eligibility requirements:

• Available to sample wastewater from water treatment plants in various parts of the Mangaung Metro, every Monday from June 2023 to December 2023.
• Available for laboratory analysis of these samples on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• South African citizens, including permanent residents.
• Successfully completed MSc degree in Genetics/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Environmental Chemistry or similar in line with WSARP objectives.
• Advantageous: Driver’s license (required for sampling). Own transport recommended, in which case travelling costs will be re-imbursed.

Closing Date
25/5/2023