Research Technologist (12 - Month Fixed Term) - HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP)
Listing reference: ukzn_000808
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The incumbent will work in HPP’s core laboratory carrying out duties associated with the core laboratory facilities, including sample receipt, logging in of samples, isolation of PBMCs, processing of mucosal samples, DNA Isolation, and Western blotting. The incumbent will also carry out duties associated with the storage of samples and sample retrieval, and will perform general laboratory housekeeping. The incumbent will need to be motivated, organized, meticulous, and hard-working, and be able to work independently. The incumbent will report to the Laboratory Manager for HPP level 1.
Job description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Relevant BSc (Honours) degree, or equivalent, in a biomedical field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of
time spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements
• Relevant BSc (Honours) degree, or equivalent, in a biomedical field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of
time spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive samples
• Processing, freezing and cataloguing of cells
• Preparation of reagents
• Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
• Waste management
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Participation in the department’s various academic activities - journal club, research update, lab meetings,
• Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive samples
• Processing, freezing and cataloguing of cells
• Preparation of reagents
• Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
• Waste management
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Participation in the department’s various academic activities - journal club, research update, lab meetings,
quality improvement meetings and audits, etc.
• Must be prepared to work after hours and on weekends, when required.
• Must be prepared to work after hours and on weekends, when required.
Minimum requirements
• Relevant BSc (Honours) degree, or equivalent, in a biomedical field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of
time spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of
time spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
Enquiries regarding this post and requests for the job profile may be directed to Mrs Tarryn Tomlinson (Grants & Administration Manager), leslie@ukzn.ac.za.
The terms and conditions governing this appointment will be in compliance with those of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The monthly cost of employment for this position will be R18,000 – R19,000, dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 3 May 2026. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. The selection process will commence in May 2026 and will continue until suitable candidates are appointed or a decision is taken not to fill the posts.
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