Senior Chief Technologist (Chemistry)

The Admiralty University of Nigeria was established as a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) through the joint efforts of Nigerian Navy Holdings (a subsidiary organization of the Nigerian Navy) and Hellenic Education Nigeria – (a private consultancy, with international educators as main partners).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill Full-Time, Part-Time and Daily Part-Time vacancy in the Academic Department of the University:

Job Title: Senior Chief Technologist

Location: Delta

Job Type: Senior Managerial/ Administrative and Support  

Department: Chemistry

Overall Purpose
General:

• To assist the teaching staff in the preparation of materials and equipment in the Science Departments
• To set up demonstration experiments
• To maintain the upkeep of equipment and laboratories within the Science Departments
• To carry out experimental research as instructed by faculty
• To liaise with other lab users to ensure smooth running of experiments and use of equipment
• To assist in the running of a large suite of labs by replenishing stocks of consumables and maintaining equipment
• To process orders for consumable items
• To train of new staff and students in good laboratory practices
• To prepare the materials and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work
• To set up and test demonstration experiments and ensure that they work
• To clean apparatus used by teaching staff and students
• To inspect and arrange for repairs to furnishings, equipment and services
• To liaise with other technicians within the Department to share expertise and deputise, where practicable, in their absence
• To contribute to the work of the Technician Team
• To undertake and record training as appropriate
• To manage the stock control of stationary equipment and operate an efficient system for ordering
• To provide advice, assistance and support to students during practical activities and project work
• To assist the senior technician in timetabling each week’s practical activities
• To attend Faculty meetings when necessary
• To contribute as required examinations
• To ensure the maintenance of a safe working environment, safety standards and practices within the Science Departments
• To inspect, maintain and ensure correct use of safety equipment
• To ensure equipment, apparatus, facilities and practical resources are maintained and correctly stored to meet safety standards and requirements
• To ensure safe disposal of chemical and Organic residues and other waste materials
• To advise on the school’s health and safety policy and ensure its implementation within the areas of responsibility
• To carry out safety and risk assessments as required and maintain records as appropriate
• To maintain good standards of housekeeping within the prep. room
• To operate and administer stock control, including printed resources
• To operate laboratory documentation systems
• To keep records of equipment on loan to other departments and students.

Further Information

• Accountability In undertaking these responsibilities the postholder will clearly be able to delegate specific functions, but not accountability for them, to other individuals.
• Hours: This is a full time post. The nature of the post is such that the postholder will be expected to work flexibly and for such reasonable hours (minimum 40) as are necessary in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• Leave: 25 days per annum.