RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - PLANT VIROLOGY

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Pretoria is seeking a professional to support research management by executing technical plans and supervising data collection in laboratories. The candidate will oversee the extraction of plant pathogen samples and manage laboratory operations. This role requires excellent organizational skills and experience in research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of research by compiling and executing technical activity plans.
• Plan, conduct and supervise the execution and collection of data of laboratory trials.
• Plan, conduct and supervise the extraction of plant pathogen samples from agricultural crops.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the management of research by compiling and executing technical activity plans.
• Plan, conduct and supervise the execution and collection of data of laboratory, glasshouse and field trials.
• Plan, conduct and supervise the isolation/extraction of plant pathogen (viruses) samples from various agricultural crops and seeds.
• Process samples for pathogen/s (viruses) identification and characterization from leaf samples and seeds.
• Capture and process technical data for analysis with different computer programs.
• Compile technical reports.
• Manage laboratory facilities, material and equipment and ensure the optimal utilization of resources.
• Assist with buying of consumables using Sage X3.
• Assist with compiling and managing project budgets.
• Stock taking of consumables and other laboratory reagents.
• Supervise and develop technical capacity of Research Assistants.
• Participation in scientific marketing events of the organization.
• Participate in technology transfer and promotion of research activities in the form of presentations, posters, workshops, training, products, services, literature, information days, courses and other events.