ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
To render a quality analytical/diagnostic service by performing immunological tests on animal tissue, honey and milk samples in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. These include but not limited to:
Performing routine immunological assays (ELISA) analysis animal feed, environmental, or animal tissues and or animal tissue product samples.
Validation of Immunological assays technique especially ELISA.
Receiving and recording of samples details in registration books and correctly storing samples.
Planning and execution of diagnostic work through ELISA analysis.
Capture and record samples in excel spreadsheet and LabWare system.
Evaluation and interpretation of technical data generated.
Troubleshooting of technical challenges related to screening techniques.
Maintenance of reagents and consumable stock.
Maintenance of the Quality Management system (ISO17025).
Providing research support by giving project input regarding technical detail and carrying out assigned technical tasks.
Assisting in the improvement and development of new test methods in collaboration with the Researcher/Senior Research Technician.
Job Requirements
National Diploma/ BTech degree or equivalent qualification in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field; OR a relevant two (2) years qualification from a recognised institution with 3 years applicable experience.
BSc in Microbiology or related field will be an added advantage.
Experience in a microbiological and/ or accredited laboratory will be and added advantage.
Ability to work under pressure to ensure that samples are processed as required.
Ability to interpret analytical data and do troubleshooting
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