CHIEF TECHNICIAN (X1)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology degree.
• A Master of Science Degree will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of production processes is required.
• At least 5 years working Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Good observation and problem
• solving Skills.
• Analytical thinking Skills that are pre
• disposed to solving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication Skills.
• Ability to provide training.
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required.

• Regularly educating staff members and innovators in the Incubation Hub on health and safety regulations.
• Implementing preventative maintenance methods.
• Staying up
• to
• date with efficient methods of production and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Developing work schedules and ensuring workflow efficiency
• Designing, implementing and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supervising and providing leadership to laboratory personnel
• Overseeing routine calibration, servicing and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Recommending requisitions and managing procurement in collaboration with the procurement department.
• Enforcing strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and biosafety
• Maintaining stock levels of reagents, consumables and equipment.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of lab activities, incidents, equipment servicing and test outcomes.
• Planning for future expansion and equipment upgrades.
• Carry out any other Responsibilities as assigned.

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, Requirements, Experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource