Senior Research Techinician : Diagnostic Services (Onderstepoort) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Supervise and co-ordinate of all activities in the ELISA laboratory and scullery.
• Perform stock taking, make orders for reagents and consumables, and assist with compilation of CAPEX requirements.
• Prepare reagents and plates for in-house tests.
• Provide diagnostic services by testing diagnostic samples.
• Provide research support by testing research samples.
• Transfer technology with special reference to training in diagnostic assay performance and other related skills.
• Perform quality assurance duties and deputise the quality assurance officer.
• Perform biosafety and biosecurity duties.
• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Perform other work-related duties.

Requirements

• MTech. Degree (or equivalent NQF7) with 2 years’ applicable experience; or B degree or B Hons degree. B.Tech., or National Higher Diploma (or equivalent NQF6) with 6 years. Applicable experience; or National Diploma (3 years) (or equivalent NQF5)
• with 8 years applicable experience.
• A master’s degree in microbiology/biotechnology/related fields will be an advantage.
• Registration with SAVC is a must. 
• Professional membership: SAVC registration.
• Knowledge of veterinary and zoonotic viral pathogens and diseases.
• Good interpersonal skills.