Senior Research Technician Agronomy Three

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization based in Pretoria seeks a Research Technician 3 to oversee technical projects, ensuring compliance in safety and health standards, and facilitate technology transfer initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage project finances and human resources while fostering human capital development within teams. A strong background in project management and compliance standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of technology transfer processes and intellectual property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects across the Institute.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate human capital development within project teams.

Job description

Project Management & Coordination

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management.

• Project Planning and Initiation.
• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics And Other Services

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing technical projects. These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities.

• Invention.
• Adoption, management, and use.
• Translation.
• Commercialization.

Technology Transfer

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution.

• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.
• Technology Partnerships.

Scientific Status Requirements

Implementing and managing scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialization.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, Health, and Environment

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing safety, health and environment compliance and standards.

• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for human capacity development.

• Project staff.
• Self.