RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintenance of laboratory instruments/equipment and facilities;
- Provide research support, planning and execution of experiments in conjunction with project leaders;
- Collection and processing of research data;
- Organising, assisting and presentation of student practical classes;
- Marking of assignments/worksheets/practical tests;
- Processing of student marks;
- Contribute to community service projects;
- General administrative- and finances system support in the Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BSc Honours degree in Physiology;
- 2 years research experience with exposure to a variety of laboratory techniques relating to physiology, biochemistry and cell culture.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Research knowledge;
- Database searches;
- Presentation skills;
- Laboratory techniques and safety procedures;
- Computer skills including MS Office, (Word, Excel, Power Point) email, internet), reference management program e.g. Endnote and a statistical analysis program;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Precise and accurate;
- Good interpersonal skills and co-operation with all staff;
- Ability to work independently and able to use own initiative.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- MSc degree in Physiology;
- Teaching experience;
- Managing of laboratories;
- Previous work experience as a technical/laboratory assistant.