Senior Laboratory Technician Science

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate teaching and research of Zoology under- and post graduate students and staff within the Zoology Department, by managing the technical aspects of the department including equipment, vehicles, boats, and animal husbandry.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide technical and mechanical assistance to the Department with the operating, maintenance and servicing of equipment, and manufacturing or purchasing parts for equipment if not available.
• Provide technical assistance to students and staff by designing and setting up experimental systems and equipment for terrestrial and aquatic projects.
• Required to design and manufact...