LABORATORY INTERN

SUMMARY:
SAQA-recognized tertiary qualification with relevant subjects such as Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany

POSITION INFO:
LABORATORY INTERN Location: Roodeplaat Salary: R7 500 per month Starting Date: ASAP Type: 2-Year Internship Requirements SAQA-recognised tertiary qualification with relevant subjects such as Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany or similar Knowledge of microbiology, plant pathology, botany, PCR-based methods, biochemistry and ELISA-based serology Practical laboratory analysis skills Meticulous and able to follow laboratory methods accurately Computer literate in Microsoft Office 365 Good communication, report-writing, planning and time-management skills Professional, positive, honest and reliable Free from colour blindness or colour-vision deficiencies Physically able to handle potato samples, lift up to 15 kg and perform tasks requiring bending, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive movements Own vehicle or reliable transport to and from work essential Responsibilities Execute scheduled laboratory tasks in accordance with Quality System methods and procedures Receive, handle and process samples Record information and data accurately Report sample or documentation errors and deviations to the Senior Technologists Maintain knowledge of laboratory methods, equipment, reagents and testing procedures Follow ISO\/IEC 17025 requirements Assist with the continued improvement of laboratory processes