Laboratory Technician P000793
Listing reference: nwu_001819
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
POSITION NUMBER: P000793
VACANCY: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Perform routine and non-routine analyses using different water and soil analytical techniques
• Have experience on pH, EC, extractions, titrations, Walkley black, etc.
• Leco for CNS and other instruments.
• Have experience on soil structure analyses such as sand, silt and clay, particle size distribution, density, field capacity, etc.
Be responsible and accountable for the interpretation of the laboratory results, that are analysed by different laboratory techniques, before they are sent to our customers.
Perform administration duties of the laboratory, such as generating quotations, proforma invoices, invoices, and others.
Be the face of the laboratory to our customers, by interacting with them regarding different queries, analysis of their samples and any other laboratory information that the customers may require.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analyis of samples.
· Interpretation of lab results and sending them to customers.
· Laboratory Accreditation.
· Administrative duties.
· Occupational Health and System.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Hands on experience on different analytical techniques for water and soil analyses.
· Ability to analyze and check data, detect trends and take corrective actions when needed.
· Quality Control Analysis. Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
· Excellent knowledge of laboratory safety and good practices.
· Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of SANAS ISO 17025 and accreditation.
· Willingness to be appointed as a SANAS Technical Signatory.
· Perform administration duties of the laboratory, such as generating quotations, proforma invoices, invoices, and others.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Strong attention to details.
· Be able to work alone and as a diligent team member.
· Problem solving and trouble shooting.
· Analytical, a chemist analyzes a lot of data, thus, having an analytical mind is essential to their success.
· Effective planning, organizing, controlling and report on own work with multiple priorities.
· Sound understanding of QMS requirements.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A BSc honours degree (NQF level 8) in Chemistry or related are of specialisation.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an analytical lab.
· A minimum of 3 years' experience in water and soil analyses.
· A minimum of 3 years' laboratory administration experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemistry.
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: Ms Zukile Dyolisi: 018 285 2031
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Dorah Ntlwana: 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2023
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.
