EMPLOYER: NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY ( POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PEROMNES: P10
CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN NUTRITION
POSITION NUMBER: PC09994
Responsibilities:
• Performing of laboratory analyses
• Supporting and training of postgraduate students
• Assisting researchers/students with research projects
• Maintenance of laboratories and equipment, and keeping equipment and method records up to date
• Acting as safety representative for occupational safety
• Handling of orders, as well as negotiation with suppliers
• Quantifying and transforming data into a useable format
Minimum requirements:
• BSc Honour’s degree or equivalent qualification with analytical laboratory experience
• Proven knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques, as well as the willingness and ability to learn new techniques
• Computer literacy, especially with regard to data processing, including standard curve fittings and interpretation, Excel, MS Word, as well as email and internet
• The ability to work independently, accurately, neatly and systematically with results
• The ability to conduct specialised laboratory techniques extremely accurately and precisely (including pipetting of small volumes, mixing of buffers and reagents and temperature control)
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
• Experience and knowledge in the execution and standardising of biological analytical methods.
Recommendations:
• Appropriate experience and skills in chromatography, mass spectrometry, ELISA and preparation of biological samples
Total remuneration package: R219 363 – R260 465 per annum (employer contribution in respect of fringe benefits included)
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 March 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.
Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:
FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
- The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and is committed to transformation.
- All applications will be considered.
- Application forms are also available at Room G25, C1 Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either be handed in at the Human Resources Department on the campuses as specified on the application form, or sent via email to: recruithr@nwu.ac.za, or faxed to 087 231 5515.
