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Job title : Scientist (S) (R786A)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 09, 2024
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Responsibilities:
- Formulate research proposals and conduct/coordinate research projects independently
- Processing of biological samples including isolation of PBMCs and nucleic acids from nonhuman primates’ biological samples (blood, tissues and stool)
- Implementation of tissue culture methods including propagation and titration of SIV/SHIV and other BSL-2 pathogens of research interest
- Successful execution of a variety of immunological assays (e.g. Elispot, ELISA), parasitological tests (e.g. Kato-Katz), molecular biology methods (e.g. Real time PCR) and other relevant laboratory assays of research interest
- Ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory results and procedures during pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical.
- Ensure SAMRC policies and unit operational protocols are observed, understood and implemented
- Work with statistical and bioinformatics software packages e.g. GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, ClustalW, or R
- Presentation at local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and research related meetings
- Produce and submit research outputs/articles to peer-reviewed international journals for publication
- Collaborate with other researchers, providing laboratory expertise, and ensuring publications adhere to scientific standards and best practices.
- Provide technical and laboratory research support to scientists and PUDAC’s clients
- Provide technical and scientific training to junior staff and PUDAC-hosted postgraduate students
- Assist in managing all operational aspects of the molecular and immunology laboratories, including procurement and management of laboratory kits, consumables and stock inventory
- Assist PUDAC with servicing of laboratory equipment, SCM/HR/IT/Risk & Asset/Finance related matters and ordering of goods through JDE
Core Requirements:
- Master of Science (MSc genetics)
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as a research model
- Experience in providing support in molecular biology, genetics and immunology/virology and assist in managing the sufficient operation of laboratories
- Evidence of scientific outputs in form of published articles in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations in scientific conferences
- Exposure in data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation
- Collection and storage of biological samples and quality control
- Bioinformatics tools implementation
- Willing to undergo regular TB testing and required health checks
Advantageous:
- Exposure to laboratory research environment using nonhuman primate models and coordination of projects
- Knowledge/experience in molecular, immunology and virology assay workflows
- Experience working in an animal laboratory environment.
- 3-5 years’ practical experience with basic immunology and molecular biology techniques including PBMCs, protein and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell culture, cheminformatics and PCR
- Demonstrate communication, presentation, reporting and writing skills
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