SENIOR LABORATORY HELPER P001254
Listing reference: nwu_000296
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 19 November 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P001254
VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY HELPER
PEROMNES GRADE: 16
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Assistance to academic staff and the senior laboratory manager in duties related to laboratories and fieldwork for research or teaching purposes.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Laboratory work
· Washing of glassware.
· Visit and inspect laboratories frequently to see if any technical support is required.
· Sorting and pinning of specimen samples collected by ecology and entomology
· Re-filling drums with ethanol for laboratory use.
2. Research field assistance
· Assist in preparation for field work and excursions (packing and loading of field equipment and stock). Assistance with school/other groups that visit Zoology museum
· Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning and stock taking of stock during long research trips.
· Cleaning of equipment on return from field work.
· Assistance with insect, ticks, and small mammal trapping
· Maintenance of undergraduate microscopes.
3. Taking care or laboratory animals
· Responsible for the feeding and wellbeing of laboratory animals in the Zoology department.
· Cleaning of cages /tanks on a weekly basis.
4. Transport work
· Collection of animals at the animal research centre.
· Collection of stationaries at the different collection points.
· Responsible for the removal of waste glass from the labs tot the recycling skip.
5. OHS
· Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work.
6. Ad hoc
· Ad hoc tasks as required.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 is essential with Biology/Life Sciences as a subject.
· 2 years independent driving experience with valid driver’s license.
· 1 year experience in a laboratory environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, email, internet) with accurate typing skills.
· Excellent reading and writing skills in English and Afrikaans.
· Time management.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent communication skills, including providing regular feedback about given tasks via at least e-mail
· Bilingual (English / Afrikaans)
· Punctual, on time completion of set tasks imperative.
· Physical agility – physically fit and able to perform required physical tasks.
· Able to work in a team.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Rialet Pieters – 018 299 2379
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 19 November 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
