Laboratory Technician

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris, Ruimsig Campus has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Laboratory technical support

• Preparation of laboratories for practicum classes, including preparing all equipment and consumables.
• In collaboration with the lecturer provide guidance and support to students during classes, and packing away and cleaning all equipment after classes.
• Oversee all Engineering Facilities and the installation of new equipment/services in the laboratories.
• Assist academic staff with various research projects that require the use of any of these laboratories.
• Prepare and maintain inventories of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Overseeing the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) evidence collection process, which includes the copying, scanning and downloading of assessments and meticulous filing thereof (including the capturing of results), both digitally and in hard copy, as well as liaising with lecturers and students to have original scripts returned to students.

Oversee Health and safety and training

• Training students on the use of equipment and consumables during practicum classes and for their research and design projects.
• Recordkeeping of all Health and Safety aspects including training.
• Facilitate regulatory health and safety inspections of all laboratories and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met at all times.
• Develop and update a health and safety manual with relevant Standard Operating Procedure and Safety (SOPS).
• Develop a maintenance plan for the laboratories and ensuring the upkeep of all apparatus and facilities.
• Conduct and/or schedule calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Provide health and safety training to all staff and students using the laboratories and ensuring that all occupational health and safety protocols meet the standard requirements.

Procurement

• Liaising with suppliers to manage the procurement of apparatus and consumables, to coordinate deliveries and to facilitate the commissioning of equipment.
• Communicates with Procurement and Finance Departments to arrange all logistics for students and staff (including the Engineering Student Societies) to visit various locations.

Competencies Required:

• Management of engineering laboratories
• Computer literacy
• Understanding health and safety principles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Technology or equivalent within engineering or science
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (Engineering laboratories) is Advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years Laboratory management experience and 2 years experience in Health and Safety of laboratories

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in working withing an engineering laboratory

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00
• Staff member may be required to work on Saturdays where students have practicums.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.