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

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Job title : Senior Researcher: BTP Core-Facility (Onderstepoort)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 02, 2024

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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.
     

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