39 Research Assistance jobs in South Africa
Remote Administrative Assistant – Operations & Research Support
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Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
We’re hiring a Remote Administrative Assistant to support clients with research, documentation, and operational tasks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, organization, and behind-the-scenes problem-solving. You'll play a key role in helping professionals and teams stay efficient and informed across a variety of day-to-day needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct online research and prepare summaries, briefs, or comparison documents
- Organize digital files, maintain records, and update internal databases
- Assist with data entry, reporting, and internal documentation
- Support task tracking and documentation within project management tools
- Help coordinate logistics, such as travel research and vendor communication
- Prepare slide decks and assist with presentations when needed
- 2+ years of experience in administrative, operations, or virtual assistant roles
- Strong research, writing, and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and cloud-based systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple tasks
- Self-motivated, reliable, and process-oriented with strong follow-through
- Work remotely with flexible hours
- Support a variety of clients and industries
- Contribute to meaningful work while building long-term operational value
- Ideal for those who enjoy independent work and improving systems behind the scenes
Remote administrative assistant – operations & research support
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TEMP-Lab/Research Support-Mechanical Tech- NEETRAC
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About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Job Summary Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA
Responsibilities Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check
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Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
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Developer, SAP S4 BPT Group Reporting and Data Collection
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Developer, SAP S4 BPT Group Reporting and Data Collection
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Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30
To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under the supervision of senior technical resources.
Qualifications
- Degree in BSc Computer Sciences or BCom in Finance or Accounting
- Good Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Consolidations
- Must have at least 1 to 2 years of design and development experience in SAP Business Technology Platform Workflow Management Service or other workflow capabilities such as Power Automate
- Ideally must have 1 to 2 years’ experience working on SAP Group Reporting and Group Reporting Data Collection
- 3-4 Years’ development experience on SAP Business Warehouse
Developer, SAP S4 BPT Group Reporting and Data Collection
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Developer, SAP S4 BPT Group Reporting and Data Collection
Job Overview
Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30
To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under the supervision of senior technical resources.
Qualifications
- Degree in BSc Computer Sciences or BCom in Finance or Accounting
- Good knowledge of Accounting and Financial Consolidations
- Must have at least 1 to 2 years of design and development experience in SAP Business Technology Platform Workflow Management Service or other workflow capabilities such as Power Automate
- Ideally must have 1 to 2 years’ experience working on SAP Group Reporting and Group Reporting Data Collection
- 3-4 years’ development experience on SAP Business Warehouse
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Laboratory Assistant
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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and interconnected world.
Job Description- Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
- Punctuality at all times.
- Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
- Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
- Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
- Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
- Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
- Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
- Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
- Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
- Assist in the completion of Production report.
- Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
- Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
- Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
- Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Education
- Matric
Experience
- Experience in Fire Assay laboratory will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system will be an advantage
- Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
- Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
- Matric literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
- Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
- Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
- Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times
Laboratory Assistant
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This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at
Responsibilities- Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice).
- Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance
- Record experimental steps, data, and results.
- Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures
- Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.
Education requirement: A., B.S., or M.S.
Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in MS Excel
Prior experience: One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.
Minimum Salary USD $40,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary USD $50,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-LjbffrLaboratory Assistant
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Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy.
Assist in operating test equipment
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance
·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department
Quality Control
·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging)
·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not
available and product must be sent to outside agency
·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing.
·Assist with in-house audits
·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials
·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for
Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution
·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable)
·Check Bulk Products prior to testing
·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed
·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities
·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse
·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities
§Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard
§Operating Procedures and Works Instructions
·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk
goods Warehouse and Laboratory
·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to
·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures.
·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store)
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·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory
·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements
·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of
materials and products.
·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept
Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy.
Assist in operating test equipment
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance
·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department
Quality Control
·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging)
·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not
available and product must be sent to outside agency
·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing.
·Report on product defects/non-conformances
·Assist with in-house audits
·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials
·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for
Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution
·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable)
·Managing Packaging Components
·Check Bulk Products prior to testing
·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed
·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities
·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse
·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities
§Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard
§Operating Procedures and Works Instructions
·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk
goods Warehouse and Laboratory
·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to
ensure closure on resolution.
·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures.
·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store)
Legal
·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory
·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements
·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of
materials and products.
·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept
RequirementsTechnical Skills
·Minimum Grade 12 qualification
·Experience in a suitable laboratory facility
·English (both written and verbal)
·Fork lift license an advantage
Behavioral Skills
·Good communication skills
·Problem solving
·Ability to in a team
·Strong analytical skills
·Time management, planning, organization and prioritization skills
Seniority level- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industries Business Consulting and Services
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