Laboratory Assistant at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS    :    

• Possession of Grade 12 certificate. No experience is needed.

DUTIES    :  

•  Prepare samples and resources for the detection of plant pathogens (bacteria,fungi, nematodes, viruses, etc.) including processing and labelling samples; collecting / taking samples for preparation (i.e. plant parts, water, soil, tissue); preparation of sample material by e.g. weighing, cutting, grinding, etc.; preparation of media, stains, buffers and reagents; storage of samples; packing and/or transporting of samples; assist in decontamination and disposal of used samples; removal of waste as prescribed. Perform routine analysis on diagnostic samples under supervision of senior personnel. Propagation of seeds and plants. Maintenance of plants. Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment, instrumentation and facilities.
• Report all faulty equipment. Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean/sterilize glassware, wash lab coats and clean equipment. Monitor temperature of allocated facilities/equipment. Perform administrative and related functions including record-keeping and updating of identified registers and databases, inventory control.