Assistant Equipment Supervisor P000275 (Readvert)
Listing reference: nwu_001419
Listing status: Cancelled
Apply by: 13 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: HEALTH SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT: CENTRE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P000275
POSITION: ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
An assistant to the Equipment Supervisor to perform in-house calibrations and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment, to maintain and troubleshoot computerized systems and perform detailed and timely execution of administrative tasks
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. CPBS Sustainability:
· Promoting quality culture
· Promoting business and customer service targets
· Time management and planning (including leave trends, working hours)
2. Instrument management and qualification (RIIP/ CENQAM & BIOSERVE):
· Keep laboratory equipment in good working condition
· Basic on-site HPLC equipment repairs as required
· Assessing the need for new equipment and technology updates
· Troubleshooting on general laboratory equipment
· Equipment scheduled maintenance where required
· Maintaining the QMS PPMP programme
· Liaising with calibration bodies/facilities
· Qualification of laboratory equipment (UV spectrophotometer, tablet hardness tester, dissolution apparatus, water purification systems, friability and disintegration testers)
3. Administrative tasks:
· Assisting equipment supervisor with administrative tasks
· Filing of qualification documentation
· Processing of qualification records
· Equipment failure and maintenance records
4. Environmental monitoring:
· Mapping of environments and compiling of mapping reports
· Temperature monitoring deputy
· Review of environmental monitoring records.
5. OHS:
· Management of laboratory OHS as required by policies and procedures
· Promoting responsible and safe working practices
6. Other tasks – QMS related:
· SOP development and review
· Corrective and preventive actions and deviations
· Facility Maintenance deputy
· Equipment supervisor deputy
· OHS deputy – QA department
· Internal and external audits, clearing of audit findings, CAPA
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Degree in Natural / Biological Sciences OR National diploma in Analytical / Industrial chemistry or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
· 2 years’ intermediate experience in Analytical techniques
· 3 years’ intermediate experience in Computer literacy (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
RECOMMENDATION:
· IT diploma / Certification - A , N , Windows Server or equivalent
· 2 years’ intermediate experience in Maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of the applicable analytical techniques
· Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, e.g. ISO 17025, GMP and GLP
· Adhere to in-house quality system by following SOP’s
· Recognising deviations from quality system
· Equipment verification and validation
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good communicational skills
· Emotional intelligence
· Compatible in a team as well as individual working environment
· Integrity
· Trustworthy
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: Dr Erna Swanepoel Tel: 018 299 2325
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Miss Nonki Motsapi Tel: 018 285 2860
CLOSING DATE: 13 February 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.