Research Assistant (Irene (Ap)) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Assist with routine analysis of chemical nature.
• Prepare reagents and chemicals used for routine analysis.
• Clean utensils and glassware used for routine analytical determination.
• Correctly apply techniques within specified guidelines.
• Timeously complete technical tasks according to set quality and accreditation standards.
• Efficiently plan and schedule analytical service in accordance with given instructions.
• Cost–effective stock control according to regulation.
• Timeous reporting of malfunctioning equipment's.
• Maintain and ensure that equipment's are in working order and in compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining a clean laboratory in general.
• Assist in maintaining the accreditation status, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, of the laboratory.
• Maintain Occupational and Health, Safety in the laboratory according to Good Laboratory Practice.
• Assist with sample reception and monthly mixing of calibration standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with 3 years relevant experience.
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an added advantage.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in ISO 17025 and working in an accredited laboratory will be an advantage.
• Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite will be an added advantage.
• In possession of a valid SA driver’s license will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 June 2026