Environmental Research Assistant - Field & Lab

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on experience

Training opportunities

Mentorship from experienced scientists

Conservation initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support environmental science work from our laboratory. You will help collect, process, and analyze environmental samples and data, contributing to ecological research and conservation efforts.

You will work with senior scientists on field studies and lab experiments, gaining hands-on experience in sampling techniques, data entry, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in a research or laboratory setting is desirable.
• Familiarity with basic environmental sampling techniques and lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field sampling programs for water, soil, and air quality.
• Perform laboratory analyses on collected samples.
• Record and organize data with detailed logs and databases.
• Conduct literature reviews to support research projects.
• Prepare samples for experiments under supervision.
• Contribute to research reports and presentations.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Field sampling

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support environmental science work from our laboratory. You will help collect, process, and analyze environmental samples and data, contributing to ecological research and conservation efforts.

You will work with senior scientists on field studies and lab experiments, gaining hands-on experience in sampling techniques, data entry, and reporting.