Assistant Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Duties/Pligte
**Analytical and training duties**:
- All aspects related to general chemical analyses performed in the laboratory, acting both independently, as well as in support of the other CA Lab staff. This would include preparing standards, calibration curves, and samples; setting up instruments, monitoring the analytical performance of the instruments and other quality control parameters; as well as basic data compilation, quantification and interpretation;
- Supporting and training students and staff in sample preparation and data analysis when needed.
**Recordkeeping and administration**:
- Compiling and updating the Standard Operating Procedures for the method portfolio of the CA Lab;
- Supporting the logístical and administrative aspects of the laboratory, including stock taking and liaising with company representatives to obtain quotes for general consumables;
- Performing administrative duties related to infrastructure/facilities for the CA Lab;
- Acting as health and safety representative of the laboratory and chemical waste management officer for the DVO/SAGWRI environment.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- BScHons, BTech, or MTech degrees with Chemistry and / or Biochemistry, or a relevant field with analytical chemistry as focus, with at least one year of relevant work experience;
- Experience in independently performing chemical analytical analyses;
- Practical experience in preparing samples using a variety of techniques, including, but not limited to, liquid/liquid extraction, solid phase extraction, derivatisation, etc.;
- Good planning, organisational, time management and problem-solving skills;
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and in a team;
- Good written and verbal communication skills in a multilingual environment;
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams).
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Experience in a service-orientated analytical laboratory, running high-level routine work;
- Practical experience in metabolite analysis of plant, juice and wine extracts;
- General knowledge of the South African grape and wine industry.
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