Physics Lab Technician: Undergrad Teaching & Research Support

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University invites applications for a role to manage the practical aspects of undergraduate training in the Physics department. You will maintain teaching and research laboratories and related equipment, and perform administrative tasks within the department.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise for operation and maintenance of laboratory systems, assist with practical sessions, and ensure OHASA compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, setup, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and undergraduate experiments.
• Experience with operation, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of scientific equipment including vacuum and cryogenic systems.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and OHASA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage practical aspects of undergraduate training in the Physics department.
• Maintain teaching and research laboratories and related equipment.
• Design and assemble undergraduate experiments and research apparatus.

Skills

Lab management

Cryogenics

Vacuum systems

OHASA knowledge

Technical writing

Education

BSc or equivalent in Physics/Engineering

Job description

Nelson Mandela University invites applications for a role to manage the practical aspects of undergraduate training in the Physics department. You will maintain teaching and research laboratories and related equipment, and perform administrative tasks within the department.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise for operation and maintenance of laboratory systems, assist with practical sessions, and ensure OHASA compliance and accurate documentation.