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Researcher Assistant-Invitro GenBank (One Year Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat)
Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research and technical personnel to ensure successful completion of research projects in compliance with applicable standards.
Assist with in vitro propagation, monitoring and maintenance of plants.
Assist with preparation of growth media and consumables according to protocols for tissue culture and glasshouse activities.
Assist in optimizing research, technical and administrative processes in the laboratory and adheres to quality standards.
Assist with the utilisation of material and equipment in a cost-effective manner and ensuring that relevant laboratory glassware and equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored correctly.
Assist with data collection, recording and providing verbal and written feedback on work activities to supervisor.
Ensure that own and team deadlines are met.
Assist with training of junior staff.
Compliant with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
Perform correct labelling, culturing and tracking of plant materials and conduct checks to limit errors and accidents.
Pay attention to detail and be precise with repetitive work in order to limit/prevent occurrence of errors in Genebank processes.
Compile and submission of work reports to supervisor.
General cleaning and hygiene maintenance of all areas in the Laboratory.
Requirements
Grade 12 with a minimum of three-year’s related experience or Grade 10 with 08 years related experience or 20 years related experience.
Experience in plant tissue culture, aseptic techniques or any other laboratory experience will be advantageous.
Knowledge of laboratory operations and equipment, quarantine and nursery sanitation.
Writing, reading skills and the ability to accurately record and label samples.
Ability to work independently, in a team and being pro-active.
Good written and oral communication skills;
Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft package, databases) would be an advantage.
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