Laboratory Technician – Forestry and Agric Biotech Institute needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Job title : Laboratory Technician – Forestry and Agric Biotech Institute
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : May 08, 2024
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assisting the culture collection’s curator;
- Receiving new deposits, which entails communicating with depositors in person or by email, databasing the strain information, preparing and storing collections and digitizing storage information;
- Processing requests, which entails reviving strains from the collection, checking their identities and following up with the requestors;
- Revitalizing existing cultures, which entail duplicating cultures, updating the database, and storing them;
- Managing the inventory of antibiotics and media ingredients;
- Operating freeze dryers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc Honours (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science) with 2 years of proven experience in the following:
- DNA Isolation, PCR and sequencing;
- Fungal isolations and preservations.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Genetics, molecular biology and microbiology;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Computer skills in MS Office package and email;
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
- Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ethical insight and reliability;
- Professionalism;
- Flexibility and adaptability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- MSc (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science) with 2 years’ of proven experience in the following:
- Managing microbial collection.
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