Senior Laboratory Technician - Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent to contribute to the functioning of the Department of Chemical Engineering;

• Effective management of the Analytical laboratory and instrumentation;
• Operation and Maintenance;
• Practical and Research Support.                                                                                      

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 3-year National Diploma in chemistry or analytical chemistry;
• At least 1 years’ experience in the use and maintenance of characterization and analytical instruments including ICP-OES, Elemental Analyser, HPLC/TOF, IC, TGA, DSC UV-Vis and FTIR;
• Experience in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and analytical instruments;
• Experience in laboratory safety;
• A valid driver’s license (Code B or EB).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A first degree qualification, BTech or BSc in Chemistry or Analytical chemistry & instrumentation;
• First aid qualification;
• At least 1 year higher education experience.