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Research Assistant-Invitro Genbank
Job in
Roodeplaat, Gauteng, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-09
Listing for:
The Agricultural Research Council
Part Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Roodeplaat
- Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research and technical personnel to ensure successful completion of research projects in compliance with applicable standards.
- Assist with in vitro propagation, monitoring and maintenance of plants.
- Assist with preparation of growth media and consumables according to protocols for tissue culture and glasshouse activities.
- Assist in optimizing research, technical and administrative processes in the laboratory and adheres to quality standards.
- Assist with the utilisation of material and equipment in a cost-effective manner and ensuring that relevant laboratory glassware and equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored correctly.
- Assist with data collection, recording and providing verbal and written feedback on work activities to supervisor.
- Ensure that own and team deadlines are met.
- Assist with training of junior staff.
- Compliant with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Perform correct labelling, culturing and tracking of plant materials and conduct checks to limit errors and accidents.
- Pay attention to detail and be precise with repetitive work in order to limit/prevent occurrence of errors in Genebank processes.
- Compile and submission of work reports to supervisor.
- General cleaning and hygiene maintenance of all areas in the Laboratory.
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