Plennegy Research: Skilled Agricultural Worker at Plennegy Group

Description

The following position of a Skilled Agricultural Worker has become available at our Kempton Park site. The job involves the essential tasks of sample preparation, which involves seed germination, sampling, grinding and overall preparation of samples for DNA extractions. Other samples may be prepared differently depending on sample type or crop ensuring successful DNA extraction and genotyping.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure QC samples have been logged by Biotechnologist prior to handling
• Label germination trays and plates accurately
• Seed counting and germination
• Check on samples once germinated, give water and antimicrobial when necessary
• Sampling into plates
• Adding correct parent controls to QC tests
• Drying and grinding samples
• Adding Lysis buffer
• Good laboratory practices to be always maintained.
• General Health and Safety Rules to be always adhered to in accordance with OHSA.
• Accept duties as task leader, when appointed by Biotech Manager or other members of the Biotech team and abide by the agreement as set out by the “Acknowledgement of duties and responsibilities”
• Development of novel ways to help improve productivity.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) (Essential)
• Experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time and use hands to finger, handle or feel, and techniques that require fine motor skills and repetitive motions.