Transcription of Senior Laboratory Technician: Preclinical Sciences (Human ...
1 Senior Laboratory technician : Preclinical Sciences (Human Anatomy) Requirements: NQF 6 in Biological Technology, Science Laboratory Technology or other related disciplines. At least five years experience of working in Gross Anatomy and Histology Laboratories. Experience in preparing, embalming and maintaining human anatomical specimens (cadavers). Evidence of excellent communication skills. Computer literacy. Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Order, receive, and provide care for live Laboratory specimens and storage of preserved specimens including human cadavers. Prepare, embalm and maintain human anatomical specimens (cadavers). Inventories, order, receive, and stock materials, supplies, and equipment for Laboratory use. Issue and maintain records on materials/bones loaned to students, instructors, and other departments. Issue and maintain records on lockers.
2 Demonstrate and provide instruction to students in proper use and care of Laboratory materials and equipment. Assist in maintaining security of laboratories, Laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials Prepare and dispense solutions and chemical materials used for lab classes which may include reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, stains, and unknowns. Prepare stains, solutions, and preservatives by mixing, bottling, and labelling. Clean up after each lab session by washing, and if necessary, sterilizing tools, equipment, and supplies. Calibrate, maintain, and perform repairs on scientific equipment and supplies. Supervise and assign work of student assistants. Maintain expenditure records and provide data for budget estimates. Monitor production of, collects, and processes hazardous waste materials and toxic chemicals resulting from lab classes. Collect and properly stores biohazard waste. Perform all related duties as assigned by the HoD.
3 Closing date: 13 April 2018 Typed applications which should contain comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr MD Selolo, to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Private Bag X 1106, Sovenga, 0727 or e-mail applications, in MS Word format, to Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (015) 268-3992. It is the applicant s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority. Please also note that failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University s Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to males (Indian and Coloured) and females (Indian, Coloured and Whites).
4 Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
