Genetics Laboratory Technician or Manager Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), Namibia, is currently looking for a
highly motivated individual to join its genetics laboratory staff in the
position of Laboratory Technician.
The specific title and remuneration are dependent on the applicant's level
of experience. The successful applicant should have a Master's degree in a
relevant field of research or a minimum of 3 years of professional
experience. The position is available immediately, with expected start date
on or as close as possible to December 15th, 2016. Namibian residency is
preferred. Applicants should send their CV, letter of motivation, and
contact details of 3 references to genet...@cheetah.org
<mailto:genet...@cheetah.org>.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in best laboratory
practices in molecular biology, and have excellent organizational and
communication skills. His/her main responsibilities will include maintenance
and operation of our genetic analysers and supervision of interns and
students, ensuring that good laboratory practices and protocols are
followed. Other responsibilities will be curation of databases, development
of laboratory services, writing of permit applications and reports, and
keeping the laboratory adequately stocked at all times. Prior experience in
these particular tasks is not required; however, willingness to learn and
attention to detail are essential. This position will also provide
opportunities for direct participation in research projects as time permits.
The genetics laboratory is at the CCF research centre, about 40 km east of
Otjiwarongo, Namibia. Staff members live on CCF property and housing is
provided. Meals are prepared by CCF kitchen staff and are eaten communally.
Further information regarding CCF and its mission to conserve cheetahs in
the wild may be found at www.cheetah.org <http://www.cheetah.org>.
Anne Schmidt-Küntzel, DMV, PhD
Assistant Director for Animal Health and Research Life Technologies
Conservation Genetics Laboratory
Email: genet...@cheetah.org <mailto:genet...@cheetah.org>
Tel: +264 67 306 225
Fax: +264 67 306 247
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
www.cheetah.org <http://www.cheetah.org>
Anne Schmidt-Kuentzel <genet...@cheetah.org <mailto:genet...@cheetah.org>>
*Katrin Hils*
Genetics Laboratory Manager
Life Technologies Conservation Genetics Laboratory
Email address: genetics...@cheetah.org <mailto:cheetahgenet...@cheetah.org>
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
