Job Description

Job Reference Number:

R886A

Department:

Genomics Platform

Business Unit:

Industry:

Academic

Job Type:

Contract

Positions Available:

1

Salary:

Market Related
The SAMRC Genomics Platform invites eligible candidates to apply for the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Intern Programme. This internship was established in 2023 in partnership with DIPLOMICS to provide technical training and capacity development for good laboratory practice (GLP), NGS and -workflow automation.





The SAMRC Genomics Platform invites eligible candidates to apply for the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Intern Programme. This internship was established in 2023 in partnership with DIPLOMICS to provide technical training and capacity development for good laboratory practice (GLP), NGS and -workflow automation. Interns will be an active part of the SAMRC Genomics Platform laboratory team and will work on important projects that will build their skills and contribute to their development and employability. Responsibilities will include sample quality control, nucleic acid isolation, sequencing library preparation and administrative tasks related to the core functions of the facility.

Location of position:

Cape Town

Duration:

12 months

Remuneration:

R 16 047 per month (cost-to-company)


Job Requirements

Core Requirements:

BSc or BTech In Molecular Biology, Genetics or similar qualification or higher 1 -2 years' knowledge/experience in Molecular Biology or Genetics 1 -2 years' knowledge/experience with basic molecular biology techniques e.g. RNA, DNA isolation, PCR and Gel Electrophoresis Knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP)

Advantageous:

Knowledge/experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) laboratory workflows Knowledge/experience with sample management Experience with DNA and RNA quality control

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

Not studying full-time/ classes must be after normal working hours. No formal work experience within the Molecular Biology/ Genetics field

Closing:

27 October 2025