Senior Laboratory Technician (P003259)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to enhance laboratory processes in Potchefstroom. The candidate will perform experimental work, develop analytical techniques, and compile reports, requiring a master's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry and significant laboratory experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GC-MS, GC, BET methods.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in TGA.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with coal and solid biomass waste material.

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples and maintaining equipment for lab work.
• Conduct literature searches and develop techniques for analysis.
• Assist with compiling reports for external projects.

Skills

GC-MS

GC

BET

TGA

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry

Job description

Job title : Senior Laboratory Technician (P003259)

Job Location : North West, PotchefstroomDeadline : June 30, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities

Laboratory work

• Preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and performing experimental work of external projects.
  
  

Development of techniques

• Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.
  
  

Attendance of meetings

• Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.
  
  

Reports

• Assist with compiling reports for external projects.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry – MSc or MEng.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ GC-MS; GC; BET experience in running experiments; interpreting results; and developing new or better methods.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ TGA experience in running experiments and interpreting results.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the analysis using coal and solid biomass waste material - run experiments and interpret results.
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