Research Technician: Plant Virology (Four (4) Years Fixed-Term Contract) (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Conducting maize transformation experiments and gene editing for virus resistance.
• Design, assembly and testing of CRISPR/Cas9 vectors.
• Molecular analysis of mutant plants using PCR, Sanger and high-throughput sequencing.
• Conducting protein -protein interaction assays for charactering plants -virus interactions.
• Inoculation of plants with viruses for resistance screening.
• Planting and maintenance of plants in the glasshouse and growth rooms.
• Providing essential logistical and administrative support to research teams and scientists.

Requirements

• BSc Honours in Plant Biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in cloning, tissue culture and general molecular biology is mandatory.
• Experience in gene editing and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is desirable.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills recommended for record keeping.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.
• Driver’s license 08/EB driver.