Website Plennegy Group
Founded in 1958, the Plennegy group’s roots and purpose revolve around agriculture, with its core business being that of growing food and servicing those that grow food to feed and nourish the continent and beyond. Plennegy’s established infrastructure and grouping of industry experts ensure … read morethe quality and precision of its activities, products and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Label sample plates correctly
Prepare samples accordingly for DNA extraction. This may include cutting seed, germinating seed, sampling roots or sampling leaves / flesh.
Use the correct DNA extraction buffer for certain crops and sample types.
Selecting the correct protocol on the DNA extraction instrument and perform the DNA extraction.
Operating the DNA extraction instrument.
Diluting DNA accordingly for certain crops and sample types.
Maintaining and updating lab journal daily.
General maintenance of centrifuges, Oktopure, ice machine, pipettes, fridges and freezers and all other lab equipment.
Organizing SNP markers in freezers.
Disposal of waste in containers daily and refiling wash containers.
Store all documents in relevant files daily.
Interacts appropriately and respectfully with others
Offers expert service / advice to colleagues.
Displays a positive attitude towards the company and its goals.
Develops constructive and co-operative working relationships with team members inside and outside the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma in B Tech / BSc Agric / BSc similar area (essential)
1 years experience in Graduate placement or Intern in a molecular biology Lab (essential)
1-3 years experience in the Plant genetics or molecular biology (advantage)
B Tech / BSc / BSc Agric degree (NQF level 7) (advantage)
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