JUNIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: AQUACULTURE

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Pretoria seeks a Junior Research Technician to assist in managing technical projects across various domains. The role involves project planning, financial oversight, and supporting technology transfer initiatives, including intellectual property assessments. Additionally, candidates will focus on human capacity development through training and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Assists with technical project management and coordination.
• Contributes to technology transfer initiatives.
• Supports human capital development and training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts project planning and financial management.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and lab safety.
• Facilitates adoption of innovations and commercialisation.

Job description

Project Management & Coordination

The Junior Research Technician assists with technical projects across the Institute, including:

• Research planning and initiation
• Project finances
• Technical risk management

Research Support, Diagnostics, and Other Services

Assists with conducting technical projects, including activities such as:

• Adoption, management, and use
• Translation
• Commercialisation

Technology Transfer

Supports technology transfer initiatives, including:

• Intellectual property assessment
• Prototype development
• Testing and validation

Scientific Status Requirements

Assists with scientific research activities such as:

• Innovation and commercialisation
• Project and programme impact

Safety, Health, and Environment

Helps ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, including:

• Regulatory compliance
• Lab safety
• Hazardous material disposal

Human Capital Development

Responsible for human capacity development, including:

• Self and continuous learning
• Assisting in projects and routine activities under supervision
• Coordinating work activities and supervising HR resources if applicable
• Adhering to financial controls and work plans
• Utilising equipment and materials
• Providing research support and diagnostics
• Data collection and feedback
• Adhering to quality standards
• Preparing for presentations
• Optimising equipment, processes, or systems
• Supporting research services activities
• Awareness of intellectual property opportunities
• Training junior staff