Senior Researcher: BTP Core-Facility (Onderstepoort) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Manage the Core facility at BTP, including developing, establishing and managing existing genomics- and bioinformatics-based products to support research.
• Develop activities within the mandate of the ARC and other relevant sectors with focus on quality, efficiency and cost.
• Coordinate and manage analytical and support services within the BTP-Core Facility.
• Coordinate and manage planning and reporting of activities within the BTP-Core Facility.
• Initiate and coordinate stakeholder engagement to promote activities of the BTP-Core Facility.
• Coordinate client workflows to ensure short turnaround times, efficient data dissemination and client invoicing.
• Implement and run LIMS and automation of workflows on all products.
• Contribute to capacity building through either postgraduate student supervision and/or training within facility.
• Develop and implement the use of Standard Operating Procedures within the Core-Facility environment. 
• Collaborate and interact with research teams across ARC to ensure broad application of genomic tools in agricultural research and development programs.      
• Raise funds to ensure the optimal functioning of the Biotechnology Platform Core Facility at the cutting edge of available technologies.

Requirements

• PhD in genomics and/or bioinformatics.
• Knowledge of genomics and their application in agriculture and other science sectors.
• The ability to manage a Core-facility team that needs to deliver on time, maintain quality and provide new and improved services continuously.
• Experience and a proven track record in agricultural research and development service provision.
• A track record of publication in research and development journals and recognition within the research community
• Appropriate experience in project management and fund raising.
• Ability to work in a core facility or analytical laboratory environment.
• Ability to interact with clients in a collaborative and consultative role.
• Knowledge and experience in laboratory information management systems.