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...
Read more about this company
Research Technician: Analytical Services – Microbiology (Irene (Ap))
Conduct analyses of microbiological nature include, but not limited to, Total aerobic count, Coliform & E. coli, Yeast and Mould, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp, Pseudomonas aerogenes, Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium spp, antibiotic and phosphatase detection etc.
Correctly apply scientific techniques and timeously complete scientific and technical tasks according to a set of quality standards and accreditation standards.
Efficiently plan and schedule analytical services in accordance with given instruction.
Properly collect, process and capture data.
Cost effective and accurate sample analyses in compliance with target dates and available resources.
Responsible for accurate, timeous and reliable reporting of analytical results.
Assist with administrative duties of the laboratory on the laboratory information management system (data capturing).
Control laboratory stock cost-efficiently according to set standards.
Assist with procurement of chemicals, etc.
Maintain and ensure that equipment is in working order and in compliance with applicable quality standards.
Timeously report malfunctioning of equipment.
Assist in maintaining a clean working environment in general.
Control stock.
Maintain an occupational health and safety laboratory according to laboratory practice.
Contribute to training of new or junior personnel.
Comply with financial policies and procedure.
Comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Requirements
National Diploma in Microbiology or Biotechnology with 3 years’ experience.
Good microbiology conceptual, analytical and writing skills.
Experience in ISO 17025 and working in an accredited laboratory will be advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate and high-quality analyses and give attention to details.
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS. Office Suite.
The ability to organise, prioritise and work systematically.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
Competent to work as part of the team as well as independently.
Gmail
Yahoomail