Chief Technician (6 post)
Applied Sciences, Aviation Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 30 Jul 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology; Department of Applied Physics and Telecommunications; Department of Chemical Technology; Department of Computer Science; Department of Food Science and Nutrition; Department of Surveying and Geomatics
Post: Chief Technician (6 post). 1 Post per department
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Offer leadership and Management of Laboratory services and technical support to learning, teaching, research and innovation.
Development of lab policies, strategies and new lab test procedures
Supervise overall planning of laboratory programmes, carry out induction and performance reviews of technicians, ensuring that appropriate training is given as necessary
Upgrading of laboratory technologies, techniques, skills and protocols whenever required as well maintain and repair equipment
Prepare annual progress of the laboratory and implement laboratory safety and quality control.
Maintain laboratory inventory and coordinate purchasing of all laboratory supplies and equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
B-Tech / BSc Honours Degree or an equivalent in the relevant field plus
Five (5) years of laboratory experience in a tertiary institution, research institute or relevant industry.
Or Higher National Diploma plus seven (7) years relevant experience.
How to Apply
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Closing date for applications is 30 July 2021.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to
