RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
\tPlanting of seeds for seed health tests and bioassays.
\n\tPrepare relevant buffers for extractions and inoculations.
\n\tCorrect labelling and storage of samples.
\n\tMaintaining and updating lab journal daily.
\n\tUpdate and maintain database of sample progress.
\n\tEnsure sufficient stock of agar plates of relevant media available for all routine work.
\n\tDisposal of waste in WasteTech containers daily and removal and autoclaving of old samples, used plates and other phytosanitary material.
\n\tStore all documents in relevant files daily.
\n\tKeep stock of consumables, relevant chemicals, and Elisa kits.
\n\tPerforms other duties and special projects as assigned by superiors.
\n\tPlating and testing of seed testing and plant disease samples.
\n\tAssist with training when needed.
\n\tGood laboratory practices to be always maintained.
\n\tGeneral Health and Safety Rules to be always adhered to in accordance with OHSA.
\n\tKeep full up-dated lists of received samples.
\n\tEnsure sufficient stocks to be available to complete tasks.
\n\tKeep updated list of all laboratory stock for routine analysis.
\n\tAccept duties as task leader, when appointed by Plant Pathology Manager and abide by the agreement as set out by the \u201cAcknowledgement of duties and responsibilities\u201d<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n
Education:<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma in B Tech \/ BSc Agric \/ BSc similar area (essential)
\n\tB Tech \/ BSc \/ BSc Agric degree (NQF level 7) (advantage)<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\t1 years Graduate placement or Intern in Pathology (essential)
\n\t1-3 years in the Plant Pathology or Microbiology field (advantage)<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
plennegy.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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