Job Description

• General - Providing essential logistics and administrative support to research teams a and scientists.
• Laboratory Management - Organize materials , assist in data collection.
• Prepare samples for the specified research analysis i.e., plant and soil samples or virus samples under supervision; media preparation; reporting and recording faults, mistakes, and problems, assist in general job flow in the section.
• Field and glasshouse trials - Assist with field, lab and greenhouse trial activities under supervision, as follows:
• Planting and trial maintenance.
• Administration of insecticides.
• Counting.
• Trial marking within greenhouse and field trials.
• Assist with trial inoculation activities under supervision.
• Infestation of trials.
• Assist with trial harvesting activities under supervision.
• Assist with transport to and from trials under supervision.
• Assist with data collection under supervision.
• Viral diagnostics - Sampling of research material; assist with lab activities under supervision; media preparation; reporting and recording faults, mistakes, and problems; assist in general job flow in the section; attendance of weekly divisional meeting; timeous reporting on completion of tasks

• A National diploma, B Tech, or BSc Degree in any scientist field such as Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology or related fields.
• Good communication skills (written and Verbal)
• Computer skills recommended for record keeping.
• Ability to organize, priorities and work systematically.
• Prior experience of laboratory, glasshouse and tunnel facilities and advantage.
• Drivers license 08/EB driver.

Enquiries: Dr Lindy Esterhuizen Tel: (012) 808-8196CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 FEBRUARY 2025Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of drivers license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint

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