Research Assistant- Biological Nitrogen Fixation (Three(3) Years Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Basic microbiological techniques including, but not limited to:
• Operating  Laboratory Equipment.
• Preparation of microbiological culture media.
• Preparation of buffers and reagents.
• Isolation of bacteria from a sample.
• Serial dilution techniques.
• Counting bacteria and determination of CFU/ml or CFU/g.
• Monitoring or assisting glassware washing and sterilization.
• Aiding with research projects (both laboratory and glasshouse) .
• Providing scientific assistance to maintenance of the culture collection.

Requirements

• BSc in Biological Sciences, Diploma or certificate in Laboratory techniques.
• 1 year experience in science laboratory.
• Experience working with samples that contain bacteria or fungi (e.g. soil, water or any other product). 
• Proficiency in English.
• A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.