Job Description

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites suitably qualified candidates to join their vibrant team.

Main Objectives
To support the research and teaching of the Faculty of Pharmacy through the management, maintenance and use of complex analytical instruments or instrument clusters including related auxiliary equipment. A secondary but related purpose is also to further research in the Faculty through the teaching, training and supervision of post-graduate students and other instrument users, and through own research. The Instrument Scientist manages the teaching and research equipment in all laboratories in the Faculty. During term time, the Instrument Scientist may support teaching sessions in laboratories. The role holder will be expected to work closely with the technicians to contribute to maintaining the relevant work areas used for practical teaching, specifically when it comes to storage of instruments and equipment.

The requirements

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical/Physical Chemistry, or a closely related science field.
• 7 10 years of appropriate experience.
• In-depth understanding of analytical and other pharmaceutical sciences.
• In-depth understanding of instrument calibration and setup for analysis and operation.
• In-depth experience in solving complicated analytical problems.
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) and Laboratory practice.
• Extensive experience in the maintenance and use of analytical and other equipment.
• Extensive utilization of analytical equipment in research.
• Track record of providing good quality technical infrastructure (data production and data communication) for instrument users.
• Previous experience working in a university research laboratory, the biotechnology/pharmaceutical, chemical, food or other industries where a number of equipment and analytical instruments are used.
• Experience with working in cGMP settings.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the and for further information on the requirements and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• An

which should be completed in full. * A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.

No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, can be addressed to Busisa Nelana at or 046 603 8043.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting date TBC
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date

Remuneration per annum:

Cost to Company Approximately (annual):R 899 440.00
Basic Salary (Annual):R 631 639.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 22 November 2023

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the Universitys recruitment and selection policies.

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