Research Assistant: Glasshouse (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Keeping the washroom, pot preparation and industrial autoclave room clean.
• Assist research technicians and researchers with any research activity especially glasshouse trials and field trials
• Autoclaving soil, pots and glassware, water and media etc
• Prepare and set up pots and Leonard jars for trial and make sure there is enough distilled water in the glasshouses
• Carry heavy soils for trials to the glasshouses
• Washing BNF glassware manually or with dishwasher machine
• Recoding of incubation rooms, cold rooms and fridges temperatures on the log sheets (ISO)
• Laboratory stock solution preparation and all good laboratory practice duties
• Support collection research and diagnostic activities
• Collecting stock from stores and delivered items for the Unit

Requirements

• Grade 12/National Senior Certificate.
• Diploma in Crop productions preferably Biological Sciences and soil science will be advantageous.
• One (1) year lab experience and culture collection will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of preparing soil and conducting rhizobia or PGPR trials on crops in the glasshouse
• Knowledge and handling of bacteria and their maintenance.
• Knowledge of operating equipment’s industrial autoclave.
• Experience in working with soil for trials in the glasshouses or working in the field.
• Able to carry heavy materials.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.
• Driver’s license as added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 JULY 2026