Laboratory Assistant - Microscopy

Vacancy: 2549: Laboratory Assistant (post level 13) Faculty: Department: Centre for Microscopy Division: Type: Support Description:

Faculty Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Centre for Microscopy

Laboratory Assistant (post level 13)

Job ID: 2549

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage all routine chemical and other biological sample preparations including sectioning, digital image processing and chemical store as full-time appointment.
• Monitor laboratory safety, cleanliness and handle preparation equipment.
• Execute special instructions for basic handling of microscopes (light and electron microscopy). 

Inherent requirements:

• B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences.

Recommendations:

• One (1) to two (2) years' proven experience and training in microscope principles.
• Mechanical interest/aptitude. 

Required competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to function well in the University's richly diverse working environment.
• Incline to precision, fine detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Handling skills in chemicals and basic scientific equipment e.g. centrifuges, gas bottles, scales.
• Microscope handling, computer and network competent.
• Business acumen.
• Result orientated.
• Strategic thinking.
• Building coalitions.
• Leading. 

Further Information:

• Assumption of duties:  1 January 2019
• Closing date: 16 November 2018
• Salary: The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9161/9962/3934/2010.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter (please note that the first three (3) referees on your CV will be contacted with regard to reference checking);
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of all academic records;
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• a certified copy (not older than 3 months) of your identity document (ID).

Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.