Research Assistant Jobs at University of the Free State in South Africa, Bloemfontein

Job Title: Research Assistant

H1201-003: Research Assistant (contract appointment: 1 year)

Faculty/Dept: Health Sciences

Type: Support

Description:


Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology
Research Assistant (contract appointment: 1 year) – H1201-003

Duties and responsibilities:

Perform routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Ensure that the routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia are performed as required.
Ensure quality management of the laboratory performing routine laboratory diagnostics with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Interpret and communicate the results of routine laboratory diagnostics performed with regard to genetically modified organisms and chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Inherent requirements:

B.Sc. Honours degree in Human Molecular Biology.
Two (2) years’ diagnostic experience in the following laboratory techniques is required:
RNA and DNA extraction
cDNA synthesis
PCR
Real-time quantification
DNA sequencing and gel electrophoresis
Thorough understanding of the routine diagnostics used in the detection of genetically modified organisms.
Thorough understanding of the routine diagnostics used in chronic myeloid leukaemia, including disease load and mutational analysis of BCR-ABL.
Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

Experience in human cell culture techniques.
Two (2) years’ experience in the analysis and interpretation of conventional PCR results as well as real-time quantitative PCR and sequencing mutational analysis.
Two (2) years’ experience in laboratory quality management in terms of writing standard operating procedures, performing document control, maintaining equipment as required, and ordering of reagents.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
08 June 2012

Salary:
The remuneration package is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9339/9329.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.


How to Apply:
Please send your application to the Human Resources Department, University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Room 265, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. Please note that applications may not be sent via fax or e-mail. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

A detailed curriculum vitae
An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
Full details of three referees
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of identity document (ID)

Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.


Deadline: 8th June 2012