Technical Assistant at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Supporting and assisting the Principal Technical Officer;
• Assisting with practical work for various undergraduate courses, particularly with the preparation of undergraduate practicals;
• Supporting academic staff and undergraduate students;
• Maintaining and cleaning laboratories, instruments and glassware;
• Controlling and managing laboratory apparatus, chemical waste and chemical stores;
• Performing routine safety inspections and assisting with laboratory safety;
• Regularly replacing consumables in the laboratories;
• Performing ad hoc administrative work.

Job Requirements

• Matric certificate or an equivalent technical qualification;
• At least two years' practical work experience gained within a comparable laboratory environment;
• Knowledge of analytical equipment and management of general chemicals;
• Good communication skills in English.

Recommendation

• Matric certificate subjects such as physical sciences and mathematics;
• Interest in chemistry;
• Willingness to learn new skills and to undergo futher training;
• Computer literate;
• The ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.