Junior Technical Support

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

Description:
To provide maintenance and technical support to the facilities department, particularly laboratory work to ensure smooth operation of the laboratories and their supplies including LN2 plant and CO2 plant . The Jnr Technical Support will collaborate closely with the senior technician to uphold high standard of technical support offered to the organization.
Overview of Duties:
Overview of Duties

  • Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, inspections and calibration of laboratory equipment including: Bio-safety Cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes, incubators, freezers, ULTs etc.
  • Bio-safety Level 2 & Bio-safety Level 3 Laboratories: Knowledge of Bio-safety practices and laboratory standards. Ensure proper functioning and cleanliness of the laboratories, including decontamination procedures.
  • Assist with maintenance planning, providing suggestions and solutions to plant/machine/equipment malfunctions in accordance with the FM maintenance standards.
  • Assist with setting up and commissioning of plant/machine/equipment and provide guidance on the proper use of laboratory equipment.
  • Liquid Nitrogen Plant: Assist in the maintenance and operation of the Liquid Nitrogen plant, including conducting routine maintenance on the plant equipment. Ensure client LN2 supply demands are adequately met.
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions in coordination with external service providers if necessary.
  • Oversee proper disposal of biohazardous waste for the laboratories.
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment spares in accordance with FM standards
Note: The candidate will be expected to work overtime when required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Electrical N3
2. HVAC or Refrigeration Certificate
Minimum Experience
1. A minimum of 3 years' experience in Medical/Scientific Laboratory facilities or equivalent required.
2. Experience in refrigeration maintenance.
3. Experience working in a Bio-Hazard Research Facility
4. Experience working with Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Fume Cabinets and Class III Isolators will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Abilities
1. National & international industry standards sufficiently
Skills Required
1. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
2. Knowledge of laboratory equipment, refrigeration and the applicable codes of practice
3. Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, specifications, and manufacturers' literature
4. Must be organized, possess the ability to prioritise, take initiative and commit to the completion of each assigned project.
5. Ability to plan and organise work and meet deadlines.
6. Systematic, careful and compliant as well as be dependable, persistent, communicative and friendly.
7. Excellent problem-solving skill
8. Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
9. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
Worker Type: Employee
The application closing date: 2 Sept 2025
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1499682
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned