Junior Labware Consultant

SUMMARY:
We supplying, installing and maintaining the LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) to laboratories in more than twenty-five countries.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

The job entails the configuration and support of LIMS and ELN, under the supervision of trained consultants, to meet end user requirements for LabWare implementations. Having mastered the LIMS and ELN tools, the consultant would be expected from time-to-time to present LIMS training courses offered by LabWare. 
After a rigorous selection process, the successful applicant will be offered an opportunity to join the LabWare team under the LabWare Internship Programme with the possibility of a permanent position as a Junior LIMS Consultant. 

Qualification Required 
The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: 

• Computer Science,  

• Information Management Systems 

• Physics 

• Mathematics and Statistics 

• Understanding of relational database and structured query language (SQL) 

• Programming in a computer language 

• Report writing in Crystal Reports 

• Statistical Quality Control (SQC) 

• Instrument integration 

• Project management 

• Knowledge in laboratory and quality control (QC) processes preferred but is not a pre-requisite. 

• Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for IT and have a genuine interest in technology.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills as well as confidence with presentations.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills as well as confidence with presentations.
• Possess strong documentation skills.
• Have the ability to manage timelines and deliverables
• Should be able to execute work instructions and complete work packages in designated time.
• Must have the confidence to deal with all project stakeholders and be able to work in a team.
• Possess a driver’s license and access to personal transport is a pre-requisite as travel to customer sites is required.
• Flexibility with regards to working hours is required.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites outside of Gauteng, including other countries, for up to two weeks at a time.