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Contract Sequencing Platform Operator (12 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region💼 Contract🗓 2026-09-27

Core

Operate and maintain Axelios 1 sequencing systems to support R&D projects with high data quality.

Role type

Contract Sequencing Platform Operator

Builds

High-quality sequencing data for research and development projects

Domain

Life Sciences / Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Required skills

Automated liquid handler operation, NGS platform operation, molecular biology assay workflows, laboratory management, GLP/ISO quality standards, troubleshooting hardware/software, inventory management, data logging

Preferred skills

Experience with Axelios 1 systems, experimental design for instrument performance testing

Technologies

Axelios 1 sequencing platforms

Responsibilities

Prepare reagents and execute sequencing runs, perform system maintenance and calibrations, assist in sample pooling and QC, monitor consumable inventory, diagnose run errors and escalate issues, maintain laboratory records and logs, collaborate with scientists on run scheduling and feedback

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on operator

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