Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details

Position UNDERGRADUATE INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT (4)
Description

We are seeking a motivated undergraduate intern to join the
general chemistry teaching/research laboratory in the Department of Chemistry,
with a portion of time spent collaborating with Hi-Profile, a
university-affiliated company producing sanitizers and detergents. The majority
of duties will be in the campus lab, under the supervision of the department’s
technical staff. This internship provides hands-on experience with routine
laboratory techniques, safety practices, and data analysis, with opportunities
to observe industry-relevant applications
.




Duties
  • Supporting ongoing research projects,
  • Conducting routine analyses and learning to
    operate sophisticated equipment under the guidance of faculty, postgraduate
    students, technical and support staff.
  • Cleaning and sterilizing glassware,
    organizing equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Adhering to environmental, health, and
    safety practices, including proper handling and disposal of waste.
  • Monitoring stock levels of chemicals and
    supplies, as well as ordering replacements.

Qualifications And Experience
  • Studying towards a Bachelor of Science
    Honours Degree in Chemical Technology, a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
    Chemistry, or equivalent. 
  • Should have completed level 2.2 of their
    program by December 2025. Successful applicants will be attached to the
    Chemistry Laboratory and Sanitizer Plant.
  • Should send a curriculum vitae accompanied
    by level 1 and level 2 results for their degree program and an industrial
    attachment letter from their university.

Skills

Computer Literate



Good communication skills




Closing Date 03 April 2026
Status
Still Open