Technical Officer
3 days ago
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 the
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.
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