Laboratory Assistant (P003262)
Laboratory Assistant (P003262)
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Job Description
Introduction
Duties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The laboratory has a need for a dedicated person for area tidiness smaller lab administrative tasks safe handling of all types of laboratory waste and internal courier services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Laboratory cleaning and administrative tasks
Washing glassware
o Daily basis/continuously/as requested
o Labs must always have clean glassware available
Removal of Biohazard Waste
Daily basis/continuously/as requested
Remove containers only labelled clearly
Cleaning of Fridges & Freezers & Temperature monitoring
o Clearing ice build-up weekly/as needed
o Monitoring temperatures daily / checking on fridge/freezer as needed.
o After-hours monitoring as requested by the Section head
Inventory management & placing orders for various waste containers to responsible person
o Placing orders for inventory to A-Thermal weekly via email
o Requesting waste pick-ups weekly to A-Thermal via email
Inventory management & placing orders for various cleaning materials to Senior Admin
o Monthly/as requested
Cleaning laboratories storerooms & labs
Keeping all areas neat daily
Removing empty glass bottles from laboratories & discard
o Daily basis/continuously/as requested.
Checking and changing gas bottles as requested by Lab analysts.
Messenger work
Always be available for urgent messenger work.
Collecting courier packages & mail
Delivery of parcels to relevant people & laboratories
o Parcels received by reception.
Collection of orders from various NWU on-campus stores
Receiving parcels.
o Includes receiving delivering and being part of the email chain.
o When requested be available in the office when reception is on leave.
Health and Safety
Filling in weekly/monthly checklists.
Reporting any issues to Safety Representative.
Maintenance of First aid kits.
Attend First Aid & other safety courses.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer duties.
o Will be appointed as a safety officer after completion of training.
o Various safety duties are to be discussed for labs & day to day.
Kitchen cleaning
Kitchens/glassware/labs cleaning.
Attend to all necessary areas where cleaning up is required.
Ad-Hoc
- As directed by manager.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
A minimum of five (5) years experience in handling chemicals.
A proven minimum of five (5) years experience in laboratory cleaning.
A proven minimum of 1 years experience in performing administration tasks
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in laboratory safety.
Computer literacy.
General knowledge about POPI Act.
Familiarity with ISO requirements for laboratory quality management
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Grant Maasdorp ()
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Tirhani Baloyi
CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
