Overview
Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory Technician/TB/Readvertisement Jobs in Potchefstroom, South Africa at North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Position: Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory Technician (TB00389) (Readvertisement)
Location: Potchefstroom
atmospheric chemistry laboratory technician (tb00389) (re-advertisement)
listing status:online
apply by:19 february 2025
position summary
job category:chemistry, physics and biology
location:potchefstroom
contract:permanent
remuneration:market related
introduction
north-west university (potchefstroom campus) faculty of natural and agricultural sciences position number: tb00389 vacancy: atmospheric chemistry laboratory technician peromnes grade: p12 employment type: temporary fixed-term appointment
purpose of the position:to operate the atmospheric chemistry analytical laboratory.
key responsibilities:
general book- and housekeeping in the laboratory (e.g., ordering consumables and standard solutions).
performing administrative functions relating to passive, aerosol and rain samples (dispatching of samples, receiving of exposed samples and accurate bookkeeping).
conducting basic technical maintenance on analytical and laboratory equipment.
conducting the analysis of passive samples, aerosol samples, precipitation samples and other natural waterbody (e.g., rivers) samples with ion chromatography, uv-vis spectroscopy, oc/ec and td-gc-ms analytical instruments.
involved in the preparation of passive samplers and aerosol filters.
data processing of analytical results with excel.
keeping databases up to date for precipitation samples, passive samples and aerosol samples.
advanced processing of results (e.g., matlab programming).
compiling scientific reports – involvement in data set analysis and scientific output publishing. Enroll for postgraduate study in atmospheric chemistry.
participate in the bi-annual wmo gaw laboratory inter-comparison studies.
key functional/ technical competencies:
knowledge of oc/ec analysis, ion chromatography and uv-vis spectroscopy specifically used to analyse environmental samples.
knowledge of atmospheric chemistry research.
ability to apply theoretical knowledge within an analytical science environment.
knowledge of passive sampling field measurements of atmospheric species and analysis.
knowledge of precipitation chemistry and wmo guidelines for sampling and analysis of rain samples.
knowledge of aerosol sampling and analysis.
proficiency in ms word, excel, and power point.
stronganalytical skills.
goodproblem-solving skills.
excellentcommunication skillswithin the scientific community through presentations and publications.
ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
ability to learn and apply new skills quickly.
good administrative, planning and coordinating skills.
key behavioural competencies:
good interpersonal skills.
ability to work independently and as a team player.
minimum requirements:
an honours degree (nqf level
8) in chemistry.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in highereducationresearch and training.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in working in an analytical laboratory.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with ion chromatography and oc/ec analyser to analyse atmospheric and other environmental samples.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in data processing.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in writing scientific reports.
a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in compiling standard operating procedures.
added advantages & preferences:
master’s degree (nqf level
9) in chemistry.
a minimum …
Title: Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory Technician/TB/Readvertisement
Company: North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Location: Potchefstroom, South Africa
Category: Science, Research/Development
