Laboratory Technician (P003260) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory work

• Preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and performing experimental work of external projects.

Development of techniques

• Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.

Attendance of meetings

• Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.

Reports

• Assist with compiling reports for external projects.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry – MSc or MEng.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ coal and biomass analyses (Modified Fisher Assay and high-pressure reactor systems at NWU) experience in running experiments on reactor driven equipment; interpret results; develop new or better methods.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in handling of solid waste samples – crushing, milling, and blending.