Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• Perform laboratory tests and experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations

Location:

• University of the Witwatersrand, Medical School xe2x80x93 Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Cloning, plasmid propagation and isolation techniques
• Maintenance of mammalian cell cultures, polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, processing of biological samples, and in vitro transcription procedures
• Accurate recording, interpretation, and reporting of results to research team
• Preparation of media and reagents to specification according to the various SOPs
• Adherence to the principles of good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) and ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety
• Receiving, processing, and preparing aliquots of samples received, according to the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Routine monitoring, cleaning, and maintenance of standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, incubators, pH meters, fridges, and freezers
• Stocktaking of consumables/reagents used and requesting the ordering of items
• Appropriate management, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous waste and toxic materials
• Preparation and shipment of material as required

Required minimum education and training:

• BSc Hons/MSc/BTech in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar field

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a research laboratory or industry
• Prior experience in molecular cloning techniques and mammalian cell culture would be an advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Knowledge of the use of chemical substances, biohazardous substances, and safe laboratory practice and knowledge of health and safety regulations
• To be mindful of confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to organize own workload
• Ability to work as an individual and part of a team
• Computer literacy
• Be tactful and respectful
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 27 August 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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