Senior Laboratory Helper (P000375) (Re-Advertisement)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Laboratory Work

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000375 VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY HELPER PEROMNES: P16 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 3 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT WITH BENEFITS

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Director of the School of Applied Health Sciences and to assist the Senior Laboratory Technician in the day-to-day running of the Physiology practical laboratories.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To/responsible For

• Report to work at 07:30 on the days when a practical is taking place.
• Courier & Ad-Hoc.
• Check in with the Director and the secretary to find out if any tasks need to be completed for the day.
• Delivery and collection of the mail and packages if necessary.
• Oversee cleaners when they clean the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Lab support (Lab preparation) including:

• Ensure that all reagents and apparatus have been prepared by the senior lab technician and is available for the upcoming practical.
• Collect, label and store reagents accurately, maintaining detailed records.
• Clear up stations and labs from the previous days practical sessions.
• Wash lab apparatus in the dishwasher when required.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and neat lab.
• Sanitize all table tops and surfaces when necessary.
• Pack out apparatus/lab stations for upcoming practical sessions and ensure that labs are prepared for the next day before leaving work.
• Supervise and assist with the deep cleaning of the lab at the end of the semester.
• Support and assist demonstrators during practical sessions.

Lab Support (Lab Inventory)

• Managing and remove broken glassware.
• Assist with record keeping of laboratory stock.
• Timeously report and have discussions regarding ordering and replacement.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and plan servicing and calibration of instruments (in conjunction with Snr lab technician).
• Assist with disposal of waste from labs.

Admin Support (Admin Responsibilities)

• Assist with record keeping of student groups and missed practicals.
• Implement and adhere to safety protocols (under supervision of the senior lab technician).
• Collaborate with the senior lab technician and practical coordinator and lecturers to support ongoing practical experiment development.

Minimum Requirements

• A Grade 12 (NQF level 4) with Biological Sciences/Natural Sciences as a subject.
• 3 6 months exposure/experience with basic computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Health and Safety training as well as previous laboratory work experience is desirable.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Preparing of laboratories.
• Responsible for providing first aid and reporting health and safety related incidents.
• Removal of chemical and medical waste.
• Assist in stock taking.
• Organisation of storerooms.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager related to the main functions of the position.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent administrative capabilities.
• Good human relations and communication skills and time-management are essential.
• Academic integrity and ethical conduct is of the utmost importance.
• Reliability and punctuality is essential.
• Able to function from a trust perspective.
• Adherence to the protection of personal information act policies and procedures.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Sanette Brits, Tel No: 018 299-2027

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama, Tel No: 016 910-3451

CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2024

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.