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Work Intergrated Internship: Graduate Student - Virology (Two(2) Years Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat)
Laboratory support and sample management — assist with plant or soil samples brought in for testing in the virology laboratory; assist with microbiology and molecular assays according to set protocols, including weighing of chemicals and preparation of solutions, plant or soil sample storage, nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) extraction and various diagnostic assays, including ELISA, RT-PCR or PCR and gel electrophoresis.
Sample collection — assist researchers with collection of samples on field trips.
Glasshouse or field trials — assist researchers with the tending of plants or the monitoring of pests and diseases in glasshouse or field trials.
Health and safety— compliance with general health and safety regulations; demonstrate safe use of safety equipment, safe application of surface sterilizers, sanitizers and pesticides.
General — attention to detail and work accuracy, ability to work under pressure and handling of high work load at times
Requirements
National Diploma, Btech, BSc degree or equivalent.
Prior experience in molecular laboratory and glasshouse and tunnel facilities.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Excellent communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
Ability to work in diverse teams.
Ability to be hands-on and excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.
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