Laboratory Technician
Listing reference: ukzn_000616
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: GRADE 9
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The School wishes to appoint a senior technician who will be expected to join the KwaZulu Natal Research Innovations and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), a research genomic center at UKZN. KRISP is an ISO15189:2012 accredited laboratory, authorized by SANAS to perform HIV drug resistance testing for clinical management.
Job description
- In this position, an 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
- MSc in Virology / Microbiology or equivalent tertiary qualification
- At least two year’s experience in HIV drug resistance genotyping (Sanger sequencing)
- HPCSA-registered (Virology)
Essential requirements:
- Good laboratory practice
- Experience with ISO15189 accreditation
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and ensuring compliance with all aspects of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Training and supervision of laboratory users
- Maintenance of a Quality Assurance programme including Proficiency testing protocols
KINDLY NOTE THIS IS AN EXTERNALLY FUNDED 2 YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
The post will report to the KRISP Head of Laboratory
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18, July 2025.
The University reserves the right to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches or not to make any appointment. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
Benefits
The remuneration will be in accordance with fixed term policy.
