Senior Research Technician

Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre (PUDAC) constitutes a team of pre-clinical scientists, laboratory animal technologists and research technicians. Our core business is to produce new knowledge and to provide pre-clinical and vaccine development research support, animal models and animal management services for biomedical research. PUDAC seeks to appoint a highly self-motivated and suitably qualified Senior Research Technician to provide technical support at PUDAC by performing the duties of a Laboratory Technician. The outcome of these activities is to provide research services to support the preclinical studies being conducted at PUDAC, that comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) under biosafety levels 2 (BSL-2).

Responsibilities:

·Use of correct sanitation techniques, materials, equipment and protective clothing to clean laboratories, auxiliary areas (kitchen, necropsy room, clinics, theatre, cold room, passages, storerooms), surfaces, floors, equipment, and glassware/utensils.

·Responsible for removal of laboratory waste (bins, chemical and biological waste).

·Replenish cleaning materials, consumables, and hygiene supplies in designated areas.

·Assist with scheduling and completion of records for monthly sterilization tests for labs and daily verification of equipment.

·Use and operate BSL-1 and BSL-2 equipment including cryogenic/freezers and gas cylinders that may pose considerable hazards.

·Assist with laboratory preparations including animal prep rooms and labelling of sample containers.

·Assist with preparing lab for upcoming inspections/audits or special laboratory activities.

·Familiar (basic level) with service, maintenance and record keeping requirements for GLP Standards.

·Adherence to laboratory protocols, SOPs timelines and sanitation.

·Monitor and record general laboratory conditions (room and fridge/freezer temperatures, humidity, surfaces, equipment etc.).

·General assistance - Ad hoc tasks from time to time to assist with smooth operation of labs, including experimental animal lab’s activities and samples transportation/deliveries, ensuring services continue uninterrupted.

Duration of contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

R 259 505 per annum (CTC)

Core Requirements:

·Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Life Science

·2 Years experience in a laboratory setting, and/or exposure to research environment

·Basic understanding of cleaning methods, hygiene practices, and cross contamination principles.

·Understanding of waste segregation and disposal procedures

·Ability to work within a team.

·Wiling to undergo a health assessment including TB testing

·Computer literate

·Basic understanding of quality control within a research setting

·Maintaining records and following SOP’s

Advantageous:

·1-2 Years experience in laboratory setting.

·Code 08 manual Driver’s license.