Senior Technical Assistant

1 week ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Routine specialized feed analysis as specified by the laboratory manager;
- Gas chromatography (VFA analysis of rumen fluid and CO2, CH4, N2O,SF6 analysis of gas samples as well as Instron are essential);
- Minerals and nitrogen analysis (Spectrophotometer);
- Managing reference standards for all feed analysis;
- Data management of research projects performed (recording and storage);
- Assisting with analysis and writing reports for external clients;
- Assisting with training of undergraduate students practical;
- Training of postgraduate students with required feed analysis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- BSc Agric (Animal science) or BSc (Chemistry/Biochemistry);
- Three (3) years’ experience in an analytical laboratory;
- Experience mentioned above should include:

- The use of UV spectrophotometers;
- Fibre, ether extract analysis, minerals and nitrogen analysis.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Computer literacy in MS Office and software programmes GC and spectrophotometer instruments;
- Communication and organisational skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- MSc Agric (Animal Science) or MSc (Chemistry/Biochemistry);
- Experience in the use of Leco for nitrogen analysis;
- Experience in Starch, WSC, NDF, and ADF analyses;
- Vitamin analysis;
- In vitro digestibility analyses, and in vitro gas production techniques;
- Calibration and use of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) for feed analysis.

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;

CLOSING DATE: 5 July 2023

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._



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