SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
We invite applications from enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals for appointment 1 July 2012 or soonest
thereafter.
The successful candidate will work in the main Analytical Laboratory under the Laboratory Manager. He/she
will be expected to perform physical and chemical analysis on a variety of samples using elemental analysis
and particle characterisation techniques. The main types of analysis performed by the Analytical Laboratory
are AAS, ICP- OES, Sulfur analysis, XRF, BET, Chemisorption and Zeta potential.
The intention is to fill one of the positions below, dependant on qualifications and experience.
Scientific Officer
Requirements:

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent or extensive laboratory experience in one of
the above mentioned types of analysis
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A minimum of 3 years experience in an analytical laboratory

Working knowledge on spectrophotometric and/or particle characterisation analysis

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:

Sample preparations including digestions

Method development with consideration of sample matrix compensations

Preparation of stock standards and volumetric solutions.

Operation and routine maintenance on analytical equipment.

Troubleshooting on equipment

Ability to perform tasks concurrently

Ability to work independently and within a team

Training of students and new operators on equipment
The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is negotiable between R200 452 and R235 811
Senior Scientific Officer
Requirements:

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent or extensive laboratory experience in one of
the above mentioned types of analysis

A minimum of 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory

Working knowledge on spectrophotometric and/or particle characterisation analysis

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Thorough understanding and knowledge of GLP

Critically evaluate and interpret data
Responsibilities:

Sample preparations including digestions

Method development with consideration of sample matrix compensations

Preparation of stock standards and volumetric solutions.

Operation and routine maintenance on analytical equipment.

Troubleshooting on equipment

Ability to perform tasks concurrently

Ability to work independently and within a team

Ability to critically evaluate and interpret data

Training of students and new operators on equipment

Audit, review and implement laboratory documentation and systems

Assist the Laboratory Manager with orders for laboratory consumables

Assist the Laboratory Manager with waste management for the department

Assist the Laboratory Manager with scheduling of analysis.
The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is negotiable between R238 359 and R280 394
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SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Application process:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form a letter of application, and all other relevant
documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms Rene September, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, 7700
E-mail: rene.september@uct.ac.za
Telephone: +27 21 650 4367 Website: www.ebe.uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as
incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reference number for this position: 2376
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2012
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is
available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
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