Laboratory Technician (Externally Funded) 1 Year Fixed-Term Appointment - KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) - School of Medicine
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The incumbent will play a key role in supporting the KRISP laboratory with conducting research and diagnostic tests to meet project deadlines and allocated turnaround times.
Minimum Requirements:
· B.Tech in microbiology / virology or equivalent tertiary qualification
· Two years of experience in molecular techniques such as extraction, PCR and sequencing
· HPCSA-registered (Virology)
· Experience with ISO15189 accreditation
Essential Requirements:
· Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Highly organized and detail orientated
· Good laboratory practice
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements:
· B.Tech in microbiology / virology or equivalent tertiary qualification
· Two years of experience in molecular techniques such as extraction, PCR and sequencing
· HPCSA-registered (Virology)
· Experience with ISO15189 accreditation
The closing date for receipt of application Friday, 30 January 2026. The University reserves the right to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches or not to make any appointment.
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