Laboratory Research Technician: Data, Soil Analysis & Reporting

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis
• Provides verbal and written reports on activities and results.
• Conduct research support, diagnostics and other services under supervision.
• Perform routine soil analysis on ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrument and other laboratory instruments.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, and all reports for the project.
• Plan and coordinates own work activities aligned with project plans.
• Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used.
• Support capacity development and training of junior staff.
• Maintain work area and facilities clean.
• Adheres to quality standards
• Complies with SHE/OHS standards regulations and procedures
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes and project impact
• Provides input into the optimisation of new technologies.