Senior Research Techhinician (Stellenbosch) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Co-ordinates and contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Manage fungal and bacterial genebanks.
• Manages grapevine virus collection.
• Assist with compiling and managing project budgets.
• Plan and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Manage project facilities, material and equipment. Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
• Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services within a project.
• Collect, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compile detailed technical reports and submit for approval.
• Manage and ensures compliance with quality standards.
• Present results to stakeholders.
• Optimise and implement equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
• Renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.
• Manage and coordinates services within the division.

Requirements

• BSc degree in Plant Pathology.
• At least two years’ experience in laboratory techniques applicable to Plant Pathology, including isolation, culturing and identification of fungi.
• Knowledge of grapevine and deciduous fruit pests and disease management will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of molecular identification methods will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of curating genebank collections will be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid SA driver’s license.