Emalus Campus, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Laboratory Technician

The University of the South Pacific • Full-time

Job Description

The USP Emalus Campus delivers the University’s strategic objectives locally and supports Vanuatu, as a USP Member Country, in the social, economic, and cultural development of its students and communities. The University is seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician. The appointee will join the team of technicians servicing the laboratory component of all Undergraduate and PTAFE courses. The successful candidate is expected to have a good working knowledge of apparatus and instruments typically used in teaching laboratories. Furthermore, he or she must be well-versed or at least familiar with emergency evacuation actions and general OHS policies and procedures. The appointee will assist the other technician and staff in the safe and efficient operation of the teaching laboratories.

Organisation Description

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a premier regional institution uniquely governed by twelve member countries and dedicated to providing high-quality education and enhancing regionally relevant research opportunities to its diverse student body across the Pacific Islands. USP aims to empower individuals and communities through education, fostering sustainable development and regional cooperation. USP’s leadership in the Pacific, through academic knowledge, policy advice, and resource-sharing, continues to play a key role in advancing the region as a whole.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Science or any other relevant field, or

Diploma in Laboratory Technology with 2 years relevant experience in working in a teaching laboratory, with knowledge of OHS and emergency evacuation procedures or

Completion of a post-trades certificate or advanced certificate and 5 years of relevant experience or

An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

Expert in equipment maintenance and repair

Computer and IT skills

Email and telephone (communication) etiquette

** Position is open to Vanuatu citizens Only.**

How To Apply

www.usp.ac.fj under Employment Opportunities.

Requirements

  • To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or any other relevant field, or
  • Diploma in Laboratory Technology with 2 years relevant experience in working in a teaching laboratory, with knowledge of OHS and emergency evacuation procedures or
  • Completion of a post-trades certificate or advanced certificate and 5 years of relevant experience or
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Expert in equipment maintenance and repair
  • Computer and IT skills
  • Email and telephone (communication) etiquette
  • ** Position is open to Vanuatu citizens Only.**