PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN M000269
Listing reference: nwu_000736
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 May 2022
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/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: ANIMAL HEALTH/ AGRICULTURE
POSITION NAME: PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
POSITION NUMBER: M000269
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: 09
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Steering and Management of veterinary laboratory in Animal Health
Job description
- Leading the acquisition and maintenance of the laboratory accreditation with SANS and DAFF
- Coordinate and monitor the day to day Management of the Animal Health Veterinary Laboratory and report writing
- Coordinate the analysis and reporting of samples microbiology, parasitology, haematology, pathology for PT and customers and ensure the quality assurance
- Assist staff and students (undergraduates and postgraduates) in veterinary laboratory with practical
- Develop and administer short courses
- Administration
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- B-Tech/ BSc degree specializing in Veterinary Laboratory Technology/ Biomedical Science is essential
- PhD or equivalent is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
5 years’ experience in Veterinary microbiology, parasitology, haematology is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Sound Knowledge and proof of quality assurance of veterinary laboratory
- Experience in the Management of Veterinary Laboratory
- Proof of Participation in laboratory accreditation processes
- Sound knowledge of veterinary diagnostic methodology (microbiology, parasitology, haematology)
- Basic knowledge of molecular microbiology
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work with other staff and students
- Computer literacy
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 Mulunda Mwanza 24059676@nwu.ac.za / 018-389-2700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018-389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 27 May 2022
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.
