LABORATORY TECHNICIAN M000165 - Re-advertisement
Listing reference: nwu_001386
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAFIKENG
FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NAME: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
POSITION NUMBER: M000165
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: 11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Biochemistry laboratory health and safety maintenance, Responsible for undergraduate practical’s (preparation and demonstration). Departmental procurements and equipment maintenance.
Job description
1. Biochemistry laboratory health and safety maintenance
2. Departmental procurements and research equipment maintenance
3. Undergraduate practical (year 1 to 3), co-ordinating student assistance, setting up and demonstration
4. Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Department
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 is essential
• BSc honours degree, MSc will be added advantage, specializing in biochemistry or any related field is essential
• 3 years experience in a Biochemistry research laboratory is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
• Basic safety rules in a Biochemistry Laboratory.
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a laboratory
• Scientific procedures and techniques used in a biochemistry 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)
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 018-389-2695
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 10 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
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.
