Job Reference Number: ARC-PHP0617
Department: 06 - PPRI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

• Contributes to and maintains live culture collection, diagnostic services and research projects within the Bacteriology Unit.
• Perform laboratory tasks pertaining to the diagnostic services and research projects including DNA extraction & PCR; reporting to clients; field trips; databases update.
• Perform and assist with client requests and laboratory procedures involving plant bacterial diseases diagnosis; administration, client requests; contribute to Bacteriology Unit’s technology transfer Events.
• Prepare and conduct glasshouse trials.
• Assisting with informal training of students and other staff members.
• Comply to all OHS protocols .

Job Requirements

• B Tech /BSc Hons in Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Biotechnology with 2years experience in a microbiology laboratory. MTech/MSc will be added advantage.
• Ability to organize and work systematically and independently and in a team.
• Experience in report writing and compiling presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of isolation and identification of bacteria.
• Experience in preparing soil and glasshouse trials.
• Experience in media, stock solutions and buffers preparation.
• Experience in DNA extractions and PCR.
• Proficiency in laboratory calculations (CFU/gram/ml, all kind of solutions, buffers and PCR).
• Experience with culture collection maintenance and analysis of genes’ sequences using a variety of software will be an added benefit.
• A valid driver license.

Enquiries: Dr Valery Moloto (012)808-8163

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS:20 NOVEMBER 2024

Competitive 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 driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.

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.