Technician I.3.04

2 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Key responsibilities include the following**:

- Provide hands-on technical support to academic staff, researchers, and students across teaching and research activities.
- Facilitate student training in laboratory instrumentation, ensuring competency in the use of both basic and advanced scientific equipment.
- Assist in the preparation, setup, and support of practical classes and research experiments.
- Serve as custodian of departmental instruments, including specialized and unique equipment housed exclusively within the University.
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and liaison with service providers for calibration, servicing, or repair.
- Maintain accurate records of instrument usage, service history, and availability to optimize access and extend equipment lifespan.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all laboratory spaces in accordance with institutional policies and national regulatory standards.
- Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain best practice and compliance.
- Monitor laboratories conduct to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Ensure samples after analysis are discarded in the waste area.
- Ensure OHS&E is maintained at a high level in all laboratories.
- Performs duties deemed necessary by superiors (senior technician and HOD)

**Requirements**:

- BHSc in Biochemistry/BSc chemistry/BTech in chemistry
- Minimum 2 year’s laboratory experience
- Hands-on experience in instruments such as FTIR, UV, TGA, DSC and XRD
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulations
- Technical proficiency with scientific instrumentation
- Proficiency in aseptic techniques, cell culture handling, and operation of sterile laboratory equipment.

**Core Competencies**:

- Attention to detail and people skills.
- Planning and organizing.
- Ability to work in a team (team player).
- Good time management skills and ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately and adhere to strict deadlines/timelines.
- Highly proficient in the use of analytical equipment (HPLC, DSC, TGA, IR, UV, etc.) and water testing.
- Good documentation practices and strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

**Preferences**:

- BHSc in Biochemistry/BSc chemistry.
- A person who has worked under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment and sometimes late hours where necessary.
- Ability to lift heavy loads i.e. equipment, gas cylinders, and boxes.
- Experience as a teaching assistant on undergraduate laboratory practicals.
- Hands-on experience in instruments such as FTIR, UV, TGA, DSC and XRD

**For more information**:
Contact: Professor Yahya E. Choonara

Telephone: (011) 717-2552 I 2052

**Closing Date: 17 October 2025**

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