Laboratory Assistant

at  Durban University of Technology

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition

KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer Skills in Word, EXCEL

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Developed interpersonal skills
• Developed Communication skills

Summary of duties:

• Provides general assistance to the technician and/or academic in charge by ensuring designated laboratories are clean and orderly at all times.
• Set up and prepare designated laboratory and demonstration unit including all equipment for food practicals
• Assists in setting up and execution of functions
• Reports and manage any maintenance-related issues in the designated laboratories
• Maintains sound relationships with staff and students
• Ensures all tasks are carried out following instructions/guidelines and to the complete satisfaction of his/her core customers
• Managing and maintaining stock levels in the food laboratories.
• Other duties as identified by the Head of Department

• Provides general assistance to the technician and/or academic in charge by ensuring designated laboratories are clean and orderly at all times.
• Set up and prepare designated laboratory and demonstration unit including all equipment for food practicals
• Assists in setting up and execution of functions
• Reports and manage any maintenance-related issues in the designated laboratories
• Maintains sound relationships with staff and students
• Ensures all tasks are carried out following instructions/guidelines and to the complete satisfaction of his/her core customers
• Managing and maintaining stock levels in the food laboratories.
• Other duties as identified by the Head of Departmen