Medical Laboratory Technician Wits AGTRU​/MRC

Division

Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (AGTRU)

• To provide technical assistance, support, and expertise towards a research-intensive project
• This includes implementation and execution of molecular biology assays under the principles of good laboratory practice

• University of the Witwatersrand, Medical School
• 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

• Carry out laboratory experiments and assays, including but not limited to bacterial culture, PCR, molecular cloning, restriction enzyme digestion, in vitro transcription, ELISA's
• Maintain cultured mammalian cells and carry out experimental procedures related to cell culture (microscopy flow cytometry, ELISA's, real-time PCR)
• Prepare media and reagents for cell culture activities, plasmid cloning and propagation, chromatography, gel electrophoresis
• Keep accurate records of tests and assays performed
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain stock of laboratory reagents (order new stock, dispose of used or expired stock)
• Monitor mouse colonies (basic animal husbandry including inspection, weighing and record keeping)
• Maintain open line of communication with manager
• Engage with unit during weekly meetings

• BScHons/MSc/BTech in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar field
• Membership to the South African Veterinary Council is advantageous

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a research laboratory or industry.
• Prior experience in mammalian cell culture and animal husbandry is preferred

• The ability to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to solve technical problems
• Knowledge of the use of chemical substances, biohazardous substances, and safe laboratory practice and knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to organize own workload under the direction of academic staff
• Adaptability, high degree of technical competence, ability to multi-task to meet all research needs
• Operation of specialized equipment, requiring specialist training
• Computer literacy
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

• Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered for the position
• 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
• Closing date: 13 March 2026
• Note:
  No CV will be accepted after the closing date

WHC, in accordance with its 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.