Plennegy Research: Laboratory Technician (Pathology) at Plennegy Group

Description

• A role for Laboratory Technician has become available in the Pathology Laboratory. The purpose of this role is to aid and undertake routine laboratory and glasshouse tasks in the Research Laboratories in support to all pathologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create or print labels for laboratory or glasshouse use.
• Planting of seeds for seed health tests and bio-assays.
• Prepare relevant buffers for extractions and inoculations.
• Correct labelling and storage of samples.
• Maintaining and updating lab journal daily.
• Update and maintain database of sample progress.
• Ensure sufficient stock of agar plates of relevant media available for all routine work.
• Pathogen culture maintenance in collaboration with other pathologists.
• Disposal of waste in Wastech containers daily and removal and autoclaving of old samples, used plates and other phytosanitary material.
• Store all documents in relevant files daily.
• Keep stock of consumables, relevant chemicals, and Elisa kits.
• General maintenance of incubators, autoclave, laminar flow cabinets, balances, microscopes, fridges and freezers and all other lab equipment.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Plant Pathology or BSc Agric or BSc
• Laboratory skills, Excel
• 1 year experience as a graduate or intern