FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, GENETICS AND MICROBIOLOGY
FIRST TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (DIVISION OF BIOCHEMISTRY)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the general maintenance of research facilities, as well as the setting up of new facilities and installations;
- Assisting with implementing and overseeing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) within the departmental laboratory spaces;
- Asset management;
- Acting as on-call point person in case of the failure of critical equipment due to power or water outages, including after work hours;
- Management and disposal of laboratory waste (chemical, biological, and glassware);
- Research support by assisting with financial and research administration;
- Training postgraduate students and other laboratory users in basic and advanced laboratory techniques and apparatus usage;
- Serving as line manager for departmental messenger;
- Participating in departmental and Faculty committees and/or task teams.
- BSc degree in biochemistry or a related discipline;
- At least three (3) years proven experience in laboratory management within a tertiary education environment.
- Experience in research administration, including laboratory management, basic accounting, experience in liaising with representatives of reagent and equipment supply companies, as well as good laboratory practices;
- Drivers license;
- Ability to respond to emergencies outside of office hours;
- Advanced subject-specific knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology.
- Experience with PeopleSofts Human Capital Management System, as well as the Financial and Enterprise Request Systems;
- Reliable, responsible, able to function efficiently under pressure, and work independently and in a team, while maintaining high levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Enquiries
Ms Shado Mahlangu, Email: shado.mahlangu@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Dr Pamela de Waal, Email: pam.dewaal@up.ac.za, for enquiries relating to the post content .
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
