Junior Laboratory Assistant PF02504
Listing reference: nwu_001412
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR WATER SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT
VACANCY: JUNIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: 15
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Junior Laboratory Assistant will be assisting with general laboratory requirements.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analysis of samples
· Laboratory Accreditation
· General Tasks
· Client Services
· Ad-Hoc
· Occupational Health and System
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ethical conduct in all endeavours
· Team-oriented and reliable
· Laboratory sample reception
· Sorting out and labelling of samples
· Soil sample preparation
· Understanding of Soil Analysis techniques
· Ability to work under pressure and adherence to strict deadlines
· Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to receive and advise clients concerning laboratory samples
· Good client-service orientation
· Ability to work independently and as part of the team
· Computer literacy (MS word, internet, emails and LIMS)
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12
· Diploma in soil sciences and technology - desirable
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Ingrid Dennis – 018 299 2064
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 10 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 March 2023 or 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.