Honours Internship : Bioprocess Development

About the job
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Honours Internship : Bioprocess Development in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develop, localise and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Honours Internship : Bioprocess Development About The Job The CSIR has Internship opportunities in the Bioprocess Development research team, within the Future Production: Chemicals Cluster. The purpose of these Internships is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This position is based in Pretoria.

For more info about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/future-production-chemicals

Key Responsibilities Under supervision, the intern will be required to:

Analyse and interpret experimental results;
Prepare technical reports;
Operate bioreactor preparation (0.25 L to 1000L multi and single use systems), monitoring and sampling;
Contribute to the planning of experiments and execute planned experiments;
Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures;
Contribute and assist with laboratory inventory management;
Take responsibility and custodianship of the laboratory;
Prepare chemical and biological agents;
Conduct routine general microbiology, including enumeration of cells and streak/spread plating.
Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

A BTech/ Honours degree in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemical engineering.
Must be Computer literate with the MS Office Package;
Must have a hands-on approach with respect to equipment operation, and working in the laboratory and pilot facility;
Must be able and willing to work shifts (morning, afternoon, or night)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
The following skills are required:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Analytical, methodical, innovative skills;
Results-driven, self-motivated, and a team player;
Pro-active and focused;
Willingness to learn and work under pressure;
Ability to prioritise and have a good sense of urgency and accuracy.
Previous work experience, particularly with bioreactors, will be advantageous.
All international qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
What’s in it for you? The CSIR Offers

Learning and development opportunities.
We openly acknowledge and reward our employees’ contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date, and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.