TB & Genomics Research Technician (BSL-3)

AHRI; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 320 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AHRI in Durban seeks a Research Laboratory Technician for a fixed one-year contract, renewable based on performance. You will perform established mycobacteriology, molecular biology and clinical sample processing assays in a BSL-3 facility, supporting international collaborations.

The role requires 2+ years in Mtbc/NTM work, adherence to biosafety standards, and data management with strong troubleshooting and report writing. HPCSA-registered Medical Technician status is required.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours or Master’s in Medical Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology.
• Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Technician.
• Minimum 2 years’ extensive lab experience in mycobacteriology, microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Mtbc and NTM in a BSL2/3 laboratory.
• Experience handling clinical specimens for testing mycobacterial strains, staining, culture and drug susceptibility testing.
• Experience with whole genome sequencing and maintaining mycobacterial strains.

Responsabilités

• Perform established Mtbc/NTM processing assays in a BSL-3 facility.
• Conduct phenotypic and genotypic drug susceptibility testing and line probe assays.
• Prepare libraries for whole genome sequencing and analyze bioenergetics data.
• Curation of laboratory data, report writing and project administration.
• Present findings at national and international conferences/research days.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Data management

Report writing

Computer literacy

Formation

BSc Honours/Masters in Medical Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences/Molecular Biology

Description du poste

AHRI in Durban seeks a Research Laboratory Technician for a fixed one-year contract, renewable based on performance. You will perform established mycobacteriology, molecular biology and clinical sample processing assays in a BSL-3 facility, supporting international collaborations.

The role requires 2+ years in Mtbc/NTM work, adherence to biosafety standards, and data management with strong troubleshooting and report writing. HPCSA-registered Medical Technician status is required.