JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST (Own vehicle essential)

SUMMARY:
Minimum Technical Knowledge: Microbiology, Plant Pathology, analytical methods (conventional microbiological, PCR-based, serology (ELISA-based)

POSITION INFO:

JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST

Location:  Roodeplaat, Pretoria

Offer: R 22 500 CTC

Closing date: 31 July 2025

QUALIFICATION ESSENTIAL:  B.Sc. / B Tech / Diploma with microbiology, plant pathology, biochemistry or similar as main subjects (SAQA recognized tertiary qualification)

Minimum Technical Knowledge:  Microbiology, Plant Pathology, analytical methods (conventional microbiological, PCR-based, serology (ELISA-based)

Minimum Experience: None required

Minimum skill: Reading and writing English, basic laboratory methods. 

Own vehicle essential 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selected and agreed upon test aspects in Virus ELISA laboratory in compliance with the Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, SANAS, regulatory requirements and requirements from the client.
• Performance of routine and diagnostic ELISA tests.  This includes but is not limited to:
  • Buffer preparation,
  • Coating of plates,
  • Loading of samples,
  • Washing of plates,
  • Application of conjugate and substrate,
  • Verification of controls in agreement with the test schedule determined by the technologist/supervisor
  • In the execution of research projects, assist the virus laboratory technologist in the performance of applicable experimental work as per project proposal
  • Liaising with local and/or foreign visitors when so requested
  • Attendance of forums, symposia, seminars and workshops as recommended / requested by management