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Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) Grade 5

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform laboratory experiments in compliance with established procedures
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe and good condition
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures and notify maintenance personnel on any equipment repairs and malfunctions
• Generate routine reports on laboratory experiments
• Conduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Order and stock laboratory supplies and instruments
• Work with other Technicians to complete laboratory tasks within assigned timelines
• Develop new laboratory procedures or enhancements where necessary so as to improve test quality and productivity
• Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies
• Write experimental procedures and develop reports of test results
• Utilize graphs and charts to present the test results to Managers
• Work with your immediate supervisor in resolving experiment and equipment related issues in a timely fashion
• Educate less experienced staff on SOPs and equipment usage
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Computer Literacy
• Diploma in Analytical/Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution

Experience needed

• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University Level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience

• Perform laboratory experiments in compliance with established procedures
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe and good condition
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures and notify maintenance personnel on any equipment repairs and malfunctions
• Generate routine reports on laboratory experiments
• Conduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Order and stock laboratory supplies and instruments
• Work with other Technicians to complete laboratory tasks within assigned timelines
• Develop new laboratory procedures or enhancements where necessary so as to improve test quality and productivity
• Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies
• Write experimental procedures and develop reports of test results
• Utilize graphs and charts to present the test results to Managers
• Work with your immediate supervisor in resolving experiment and equipment related issues in a timely fashion
• Educate less experienced staff on SOPs and equipment usage
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Computer Literacy

• Diploma in Analytical/Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution