The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Is Recruiting: Internship: Biorefinery Industry Development Facility – South Africa

[email protected]June 2, 2023

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About the job:

The CSIR has an Internship opportunity in the Biorefinery Industry Development Facility, within the Chemicals Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This position is based in Durban.

For more info about the Chemicals cluster, https://www.csir.co.za/future-production-chemicals.

Key responsibilities:

Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:

Analyse and interpret experimental results;
Compile technical reports and other project related documents;
Contribute to the planning and execution of experiments;
Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures;
Contribute and assist with laboratory inventory management;
Take responsibility and custodianship of the laboratory;
Prepare chemical reagents;
Conduct routine general chemistry experiments.
Qualifications, skills and experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering;
Must have a ‘hands on’ approach with respect to equipment operation, and working in the laboratory;
Must be Computer literate with MS Office Package;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
The following skills are required:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Analytical, methodical, innovative skills;
Results driven, self-motivated and a team player;
Pro-active and focused;
Ability to prioritise and have a good sense of urgency and accuracy.
Willingness to learn and work under pressure;
Willingness to learn about bio-refinery for industrial applications;
All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Closing date: 08 June 2023