Senior Laboratory Technician (N001059)
Listing reference: nwu_002235
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
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 OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (PHARMACEN)
POSITION NUMBER: N001059
VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: 10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is to appoint a Senior Laboratory Technician to perform research laboratory related duties including biological assays, chemical syntheses support, Health and Safety functions and provide research and admin support. The incumbent will run and maintain specialised equipment and must be willing to learn new skills and techniques
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research Support and Training
- Help with all postgraduate students in the labs including managing of stock, handling orders, assistance during laboratory work,assisting postgraduate students and instrumentation, organise labs for visits and seasonal projects.
- Performance of biological assays, chemical synthesis and HPLC analysis.
2. Overall Maintenance and dispensing of solvents
- Arrange repairs of faulty apparatus, equipment and structural imperfections in the laboratories.
- Handling of orders for work and specific equipment regarding work being performed.
- All laminar flow hoods maintenance coordination
- All biological safety cabinets and fume hood maintenance coordination
A. Chemical waste removal:
- Management of waste (chemical and biological)
- Placing of orders
- Order of containers
B. General solvents:
- Stock management
- Ordering
- Distribution
3. Health and Safety representative
- Staff/students training on health and safety.
- Health and safety officer, and Faculty Safety committee member
- Health and Safety report writing
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BSc Honours Biological/Chemical Sciences (NQF level 8)
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in performing biological assays.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Experience with handling chemicals and chemical synthesis.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Be able to work according to GLP and apply quality control over research methods and results.
- Knowledge and experience of laboratory safety.
- Training in health and safety in research laboratories.
- Ability to run chemical reactions.
- Ability to run chemical assays
- Computer competence - Creating support system for equipment - Data backup.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must function as a team member and as a team leader.
- Strong negotiating capabilities.
- Effective time management.
- Must solve and handle problems in the laboratory environment.
- Must be driven by research outputs
REMUNERATION:
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 Lesetja Legoabe on 018 299 2182
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2024
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.