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Laboratory Technicians are responsible for assisting the Lecturers during the preparation and implementation of practical sessions. In addition Laboratory Technicians support the Laboratory Manager with regular procedures during the maintenance and operation of the Laboratories and Ancillary areas.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: **
A summary of Laboratory Technician duties are outlined below but is not limited to these responsibilities:
Assisting the Lecturers during the preparation and implementation of practical sessions including health and safety, student discipline and good laboratory practices.
Supporting the Laboratory Manager with regular procedures during the maintenance and operation of the laboratories and ancillary areas.
Practical administration such as monitoring student registers and station allocations.
Laboratory maintenance including Labware, Asset and Consumables Inventories, general housekeeping, and incident reporting.
General assistance to the department as required including invigilation, marketing days or other ad-hoc projects.
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE** :
Minimum Qualifications:
Successfully completion of a BSc Life Sciences. Preferably BSc Hons in Chemistry.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Ability to work within a Team Environment.
Competency – Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience within a Science Laboratory and ability to prepare Reagents and operate scientific equipment.
Ability to plan, troubleshoot and implement Laboratory activities independently.
Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
**Qualifications**
BSc in Bioscience, Biotechnology or Biomedicine with a preference for BSc Hons Chemistry
Pearson is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto.
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Midrand
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Midrand-Alsation PI Glen Austin-Ext 3, 44 Midrand 1682
**Job: ** Learning Delivery
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** Regular Employee
**Job Type: ** Standard
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Nov 18, 2019
**Job Unposting: ** Nov 25, 2019
**Schedule: ** Full-time Regular
**Req ID: ** 1915468
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.