Principal Technical Officer (Grade 12)
Biochemistry Microbiology & Bioinformatics
The Department of the Biochemistry Microbiology & Bioinformatics invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
Management of the Undergraduate Facility, entailing responsibility for the daily running of the facility and the weekly practical sessions, providing 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 of 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
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to ******.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
Short-listing meeting scheduled for TBC
The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 12):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R440,529.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R585,785.00
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
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Closing Date: 26 November 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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