Job Description

The Laboratory Technician will support the academic activities in Biotechnology Programme.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric plus 3 years qualification in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or equivalent
• At least two years' experience of working as a technical assistant/lab technician in Biotechnology or related field.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation for Practical Classes - Practical classes preparations, Tasks allocation to lab assistants
• Purchasing of laboratory materials - Stock requirement documents, Order documentation, Sufficient stock levels, Stocktaking schedules
• Practical Classes and Demonstrations - Practical guide recommendations, Students register, Accurate storage records, Feedback, Completed experiments, Clean equipment
• Defect Checking and Repair - Cost effective purchasing, Faulty equipment reports, Service schedules, Replacements records, Functional equipment
• Research Matters - provide technical assistance to researchers, postgraduate students
• Human Resource Management - Work schedules, Staff placement, Positive relations. Updated records.
• Administrative Tasks - Annual budget, Appropriate usage of equipment, Accurate records
• Health and Safety - Safety lessons. Compliance, Safe working environment, Incidents reports, Visible safety signage

Competencies

• Ability to work in changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Diagnostic ability
• Able to do precise and detailed work
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work independently
• Clear verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Aptitude for science and technology
• Observation skills
• A high level of accuracy
• Presentation skills
• High level computer literacy

General InformationClosing date: 01 November 2024
For enquiries: Ms Nomaphelo Maki (makin@cput.ac.za)NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
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APPLICACTION 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 and therefore, people from the 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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