Research Technician: 12 Months Fixed Term - Umbilo, South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity

to improve representivity within the Institution.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment

Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

(12-month fixed term contract)

HIV PATHOGENESIS PROGRAMME (HPP)

SCHOOL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

NELSON R MANDELA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Ref:
HPP/RES TECH Ndhlovu/Jan2023
The HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP) is a multidisciplinary HIV pathogenesis research programme

based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban. The HPP

has been involved in studies of HIV-1 immunopathogenesis for 20 years.

The HPP needs to fill a
Research Technician position. The incumbent will be required to be highly

motivated, organized, meticulous, and hard-working, and be able to work independently. The

incumbent will report to the HPP Laboratory Manager and researcher, Prof Zaza Ndhlovu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant BSc (Honours) degree in a Biomedical field
Minimum oneyear experience working 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
Experience working with human samples
Experience with flow cytometry
Tissue culture experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist senior researcher and his team with experiments, quality control and data verification
Ordering of reagents and inventory keeping
Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive blood samples
Freezing and cataloguing of cells
Develop specific laboratory experiments and analytical tools
Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as required
General laboratory housekeeping, including equipment maintenance
General health and safety checks
Participation in the department's various academic activities
Journal Club, Research Update,

joint seminars and lab meetings.

Enquiries regarding this post and requests for the job profile may be directed to Mrs. Tarryn Tomlinson

Terms of appointment and Selection Process
The post will be offered on a one-year, fixed term contract. The terms and conditions governing this

appointment will be in compliance with those of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The position is

potentially renewable, depending on availability of funds. The monthly cost of employment for this

order to facilitate further searches. The selection process will commence in
February 2023 and will

on the UKZN vacancies webpage,
demonstrating specifically how they meet the minimum

CVs will NOT be accepted or considered