Sunday, June 5, 2011

Job Vacancy Technical Officer MONASH UNIVERSITY SUNWAY June 2011

MONASH UNIVERSITY SUNWAY campus, the country's first foreign university campus, is known for its commitment to high-quality teaching and research. Established in 1998 at Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya, the University is currently undergoing rapid expansion. In line with this, we are seeking suitably qualified individual to join our dynamic team.

Technical Officer - School of Science
(Selangor - Bandar Sunway)

Responsibilities:

  • The incumbent reports to the Science Laboratory Manager. Responsibilities include assisting the Laboratory Manager in general maintenance and operations of the laboratories , preparing the laboratories for practical classes and planning purchases related to practical classes.

Requirements:
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree is desirable but a basic science background with at least a MLT / STPM / SPM or equivalent with comparable laboratory experience may be substituted for tertiary education.
  • Ability to understand and interpret written material of a fairly technical nature including chemical and biological terminology.
  • Good organization skills to maintain instruments and the laboratories in optimal condition.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to utilize independent judgment in solving problems.
  • Ability to follow safe laboratory practices.
  • Knowledge and ability to operate computer and various software applications e.g. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Able to carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and establish work priorities on procedure oriented operations.
  • Ability to communicate well in English.
  • Manual dexterity to perform job responsibilities.

Please refer to the Position Description on the positions, at our website:
http://www.monash.edu.my/hr/vacancies/administrative.htm

Interested candidates are required to send their application specifically addressing each of the selection criteria by including contact details of 2 referees online to the University or email to recruit@monash.edu.my by 30 June 2011

The Human Resources Department
Monash University Sunway Campus
Jalan Lagoon Selatan
46150 Bandar Sunway
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

The University reserves the right to delay or not to proceed with an appointment for the above position. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Interested candidates please send application online to the University.