Manager: Electron Microscope Unit

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide dedicated research services and support to clients, private researchers, academics and students and limited veterinary diagnostic work;
  • Oversee the general management of the EM Unit for example finances, procurement, the quality control of sample preparation, results and reporting
  • Ensure that the unit conforms to the Faculty' strategic plan by the preparation of annual reports for the Department, Faculty and National Research Foundation;
  • Ensure good laboratory practice by following standard operating procedures;
  • Oversee the administration of the laboratory for example, maintenance of equipment, record keeping;
  • Cultivating good relationships with clients, researchers, service providers and suppliers;
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders;
  • Provide diagnostic and research support; and
  • Ensure that everyone who has access to the electron microscope is appropriately trained.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BSc degree / B Degree / B Tech in Medical/Veterinary Technology or relevant field; and
  • 4 years experience in routine biological electron microscopy.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Advanced knowledge of electron
- and light microscopy;

  • Advanced knowledge of sample preparation for light
- and electron microscopy;

  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques;
  • Strong knowledge of viral morphology and diagnostics and ultrastructural pathology;
  • Computer literacy (MS Windows, MS Office, SPSS);
  • Good verbal, written and communication skills;
  • Dynamic, accurate person with high sense of responsibility and selfimprovement;
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; and
  • Good organisational, prioritisation
- and interpersonal skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • MSc degree;
  • 3 years experience in:
- advanced techniques in biological electron microscopy;
- diagnostic electron microscopy;
- teaching / training of EM principles and techniques;
- ultrastructural histology, pathology and virology;
- accreditation procedures;
- laboratory administration; and

  • PeopleSoft procurement and invoicing.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications; and

CLOSING DATE:
22 February 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._

  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions._

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