Technical Officer at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        
General management of Biochemistry undergraduate teaching laboratories;

• Responsible for prior planning and preparation of undergraduate practicals, as well as  providing technical support during the practicals in order to ensure effective execution thereof;
• Providing administrative support for the undergraduate modules in Biochemistry, including administration of notes, rosters, group and venue scheduling, marks  and the online SUNLearn (e-learning) platform;
• Responsible for responding to student queries on administrative matters, both online and in person as required;
• Managing (including ordering and/or maintaining) materials, stocks and equipment required in the teaching laboratories;
• Maintaining the laboratory inventory / inventories;
• Financial management of the budget allocated to undergraduate teaching activities;
• Maintaining and managing safe research practices.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Either a BSc(Hons) degree in Biochemistry or related scientific field (NQF level 8) with at least two years' proven experience in the management of a scientific laboratory environment, OR an appropriate qualification in Biochemistry or related scientific field of at least NQF level 7 with at least five years' proven experience in the management of a scientific laboratory environment;
• Proven ability to effectively perform administrative tasks, including record-keeping, data processing and stock management;
• Proven proficiency in the use of software packages such as the MS Office platform and web-based content management tools;
• Basic knowledge of occupational safety, as applicable to a teaching laboratory;
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as part of a team;
• Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Demonstrable proficiency in Afrikaans;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• The ability to engage with large groups of students.

    Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience in a Biochemistry undergraduate teaching environment;
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks with good time management;
• Proof of good planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to improvise and adapt at short notice;
• Proven experience of Stellenbosch University's various computer systems;
• Demonstrable proficiency in isiXhosa.