Senior Laboratory Technician (TB01482)

North West University · Mahikeng, North West

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The purpose of this position is to provide dedicated scientific and operational support to the project by conducting laboratory experiments, generating high-quality research data, and contributing to the timely achievement of the project's deliverables.
The incumbent will support the Principal Investigator in coordinating stakeholder engagement, managing laboratory procurement processes, and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the research activities.
The position is essential for maintaining project momentum, ensuring effective resource management, and facilitating the successful implementation of the project's objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct laboratory experiments according to approved protocols; generate accurate, reproducible data; maintain detailed laboratory records; contribute to achieving project milestones and deliverable.

Monitor laboratory inventory; procure reagents and consumables in a timely manner; maintain equipment and ensure laboratory compliance with safety and quality standards.

Assist the PI with stakeholder communication, meeting coordination, progress reporting, and administrative tasks required for project implementation.

Organise research data; contribute to progress reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other project outputs; ensure proper data management and record keeping.

Minimum requirements

Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in antimicrobial drug discovery, particularly against Gram-negative bacterial pathogens.
Proven experience in phenotypic high-throughput or medium-throughput screening of compound libraries using bacterial growth inhibition assays.
Proficiency in microbiological techniques, including bacterial culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, MIC determination, and assay optimisation.
Experience in handling and screening large compound libraries, with an understanding of hit identification and validation workflows.
Knowledge of computer-aided drug design CADD approaches for target identification and validation, including molecular docking, virtual screening, and structural bioinformatics.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in both laboratory and computational research.
High attention to detail and commitment to producing reproducible, high-quality data.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Apply by: 2 September 2026