Agricultural Research Assistant (Hybrid) in Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Paid annual leave

Research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Assistant in Bloemfontein to assist senior scientists with experiments, data collection, and analysis.

The role involves fieldwork and laboratory duties, data management in Excel, and contributing to reports while maintaining safety protocols and inventory. This hybrid position offers exposure to both on-site research and remote data tasks for an aspiring researcher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Biology, or related field.
• Basic understanding of agricultural principles, experimental design, and data collection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and execution of tasks.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior researchers in designing and conducting agricultural experiments in laboratory and field settings.
• Collect, record, and organize data accurately from experiments and trials.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses, including soil, water, and plant tissue testing.
• Prepare experimental materials, samples, and equipment for research activities.
• Maintain field plots, ensuring proper cultivation, irrigation, and pest/disease monitoring.
• Operate and maintain agricultural research equipment and instruments.
• Assist with data entry and preliminary statistical analysis of research findings.
• Contribute to literature reviews and the preparation of research reports and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and experimental procedures.
• Support the management of research supplies and inventory.

Skills

Agricultural principles

Experimental design

Data collection

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Assistant in Bloemfontein to assist senior scientists with experiments, data collection, and analysis.

The role involves fieldwork and laboratory duties, data management in Excel, and contributing to reports while maintaining safety protocols and inventory. This hybrid position offers exposure to both on-site research and remote data tasks for an aspiring researcher.