BSL-3 Mycobacteria Research Lab Technician

Africa Health Research Institute NPC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa Health Research Institute in Durban invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician to join the team on a fixed one-year contract, renewable for a further two years based on performance and project needs.

The role involves performing established mycobacteriological, molecular biology and clinical sample processing assays for Mtbc and NTM in a BSL-3 facility, with responsibilities in data management, report writing and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours/Master’s in related field required.
• HPCSA registration as Medical Technician is required.
• Experience with Mtbc/NTM and BSL-3 handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mtbc/NTM assays and sample processing in a BSL-3 facility.
• Coordinate data management and report writing.
• Prepare libraries and perform genomic analyses where applicable.
• Present findings at national/international conferences.

Skills

Mycobacteriology

Molecular biology

BSL-3 handling

Data management

Report writing

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

BSc Honours in Medical Microbiology

Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

HPCSA registration as Medical Technician

Job description

Africa Health Research Institute in Durban invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician to join the team on a fixed one-year contract, renewable for a further two years based on performance and project needs.

The role involves performing established mycobacteriological, molecular biology and clinical sample processing assays for Mtbc and NTM in a BSL-3 facility, with responsibilities in data management, report writing and presenting findings at conferences.