Senior Research Technologist: Laboratory Assistant (E) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Key Responsibilities / Learning Outcomes:

• Facilitation and implementation of GLP-aligned training protocols
• Teaching and laboratory-based training support for postgraduate trainees
• Technical laboratory support (mammalian cell culture, molecular biology workflows)
• Research support, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
• Organization, management, and quality control of laboratory data and documentation
• Contribution to internal training reports and funder-related outputs

Requirements

Core Requirements:

• BSc degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Minimum of two years hands-on laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, PCR, Western blotting, and ELISA
• Demonstrated understanding of biopharmaceutical or biomedical research environments
• Minimum of two years’ experience in teaching/training/facilitating laboratory-based short courses
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development (practical or skills-based programmes)
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related industry environment (biotechnology/pharmaceutical/diagnostics)
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven data handling and basic analysis capability

Advantageous:

• BSc (Hons) degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in SCM procedures and/or JDE systems
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory documentation (GLP/GxP exposure)
• Certification in biopharmaceutical manufacturing