Laboratory Technician - (Internal Applicants only) - (7516)Job Title: Laboratory Technician - (Internal Applicants only)
Faculty: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Department: Applied Sciences -> Biotechnology and Consumer Science
Campus/ Location: District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Type: Permanent
Occupational Function: Support / Admin
Number of Positions: 1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 1/11/2024
Job Purpose: The Laboratory Technician will support the academic activities in the Biotechnology Programme.
Job Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceMatric plus 3 years qualification in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or equivalentAt least two years' experience of working as a technical assistant/lab technician in Biotechnology or related field.Key Performance Areas / Principal AccountabilitiesPreparation for Practical Classes - Practical classes preparations, Tasks allocation to lab assistantsPurchasing of laboratory materials - Stock requirement documents, Order documentation, Sufficient stock levels, Stocktaking schedulesPractical Classes and Demonstrations - Practical guide recommendations, Students register, Accurate storage records, Feedback, Completed experiments, Clean equipmentDefect Checking and Repair - Cost effective purchasing, Faulty equipment reports, Service schedules, Replacements records, Functional equipmentResearch Matters - Provide technical assistance to researchers and postgraduate studentsHuman Resource Management - Work schedules, Staff placement, Positive relations, Updated recordsAdministrative Tasks - Annual budget, Appropriate usage of equipment, Accurate recordsHealth and Safety - Safety lessons, Compliance, Safe working environment, Incidents reports, Visible safety signageAbility to work in changing environmentAbility to work under pressureDiagnostic abilityAble to do precise and detailed workAble to work as part of a teamAble to work independentlyClear verbal and oral communication skillsAbility to take initiativeAptitude for science and technologyA high level of accuracyHigh level computer literacyGeneral InformationNB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives. People from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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