Mycobacteria Research Lab Technician - Genomics & TB

Africa Health Research Institute; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The Africa Health Research Institute invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician to join our Durban campus. This fixed one-year contract, renewable up to two years, reports to the PI, Dr Ndivhuho Makhado, and focuses on Mtbc/NTM work in a BSL-3 setting.

Responsibilities include performing established assays, drug susceptibility testing, preparing libraries for whole genome sequencing, and data reporting for international collaborations. Travel to conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours or MSc in Medical Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences. Registered with HPCSA as Medical Technician.
• Minimum 2 years' lab experience in mycobacteriology, microbiology and molecular techniques.
• Experience with Mtbc and NTM in BSL2/3 lab environments is required.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mtbc/NTM processing assays in a BSL-3 facility.
• Provide research and technical support for laboratory procedures and data curation.
• Conduct drug susceptibility testing and whole genome sequencing of mycobacterial strains.
• Prepare libraries and analyze metabolites and bioenergetics.
• Present findings at national and international conferences/research days.

Skills

Mycobacteriology

Molecular biology

Lab techniques

Data management

Report writing

Education

BSc Honours / MSc in Medical Microbiology / Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Genomic sequencing

Line probe assays

Drug susceptibility testing (phenotypic/genotypic)

Job description

The Africa Health Research Institute invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician to join our Durban campus. This fixed one-year contract, renewable up to two years, reports to the PI, Dr Ndivhuho Makhado, and focuses on Mtbc/NTM work in a BSL-3 setting.

Responsibilities include performing established assays, drug susceptibility testing, preparing libraries for whole genome sequencing, and data reporting for international collaborations. Travel to conferences may be required.