Laboratory Assistant - Chemistry M000418
Listing reference: nwu_000064
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 August 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Laboratory
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M000418
VACANCY: LABORATORY ASSISSTANT - CHEMISTRY
PEROMNES GRADE: 13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To maintain the Chemistry Laboratories in clean and safe conditions, assist the laboratory technicians in running laboratory duties.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Arrange glassware and small instruments for undergraduate student chemistry experiment.
· Cleaning glasswares, benches and sinks in the chemistry laboratories.
· Assist the laboratory technicians in preparing the required reagents and solutions timeously for conducting undergraduate student chemistry experiments.
· Assist the laboratory technicians in preparation and assembling equipment used in chemistry laboratory.
· Maintain the chemistry laboratory and chemical storeroom in a well ordered and clean state.
· Assist in maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
· Photocopying and administration work as messenger.
· Assist in invigilating for students practical and theory tests.
· Perform other duties assigned by the head of department.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
· Matric and a Diploma in Chemistry is essential. BSc degree will be an added advantage.
· Memberships are desirable.
Experience/s
· 3 year’s Laboratory Assistant experience in working in a Chemistry laboratory is essential.
· 3 year’s Laboratory Assistant experience in using of scientific methods for measurement is essential.
· 3 year’s Laboratory Assistant experience in handling glassware and other fragile chemical apparatus is essential.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Basic safety rules in a Chemistry Laboratory.
· Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a Chemical Lab.
· Scientific procedures and techniques used in a Chemistry Laboratory.
· Good technical skills (operation and maintenance of chemical equipment).
· Computer literacy in Internet, Email & MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point).
· Good report writing skills (reports, inventory, instructions).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good communication skills (verbal and written).
· Ability to function as part of the team and also in a multicultural environment.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure.
· Good time management.
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 LM Katata-Seru 0183892695
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 20 August 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP