Career Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Management of the Undergraduate Facility, entailing responsibility for the daily running of the facility and the weekly practical sessions provide technical support to the postgraduate facility in conjunction with the technical staff.

The Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) PLUS approximately 4 years ‘relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience of the analytical procedures and scientific methods used in the fields of Microbiology and/or Biochemistry at the undergraduate level
• Previous hands-on experience in Molecular Biology techniques
• Previous research experience in the fields of Microbiology and/or Biochemistry would be an advantage.
• At least one year of previous working experience in laboratory management is essential
• Experience working in a computerized environment
• Previous experience in ordering stock and maintaining laboratory equipment as well as running undergraduate practicals in Microbiology and Biochemistry will be an advantage
• Previous applicable staff supervision experience

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Main Objectives

• Responsible for all aspects of preparation of advanced requirements for Biochemistry and Microbiology undergraduate practicals, provide technical support to the postgraduate research laboratories and be responsible for forward planning, and expected deliverables for the department.

The Requirements

• Grade 12 plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience/knowledge/understanding of scientific methods used in Microbiology and Biochemistry, as well as molecular biology
• Previous experience organising and running undergraduate practicals

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Main Objectives

• To respond to users’ needs for desktop and laptop technical support. The incumbent will be required to provide professional, efficient and accurate responses to enable the staff of the university with their IT needs.

The Requirements

• Grade 12 with 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting and computer problem solving skills
• Well-rounded expertise and practical knowledge of operating systems, networking and office software
• Working in a team environment
• Working in a Windows desktop support environment
• Working in an IT environment using a ticket tracking system
• Experience in Google Workspace environment.