Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician 2344 views

FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory Laboratory

Applicants must have a Higher National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry is an added advantage. The applicant should have 2 years’ experience working in an analytical laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of samples for major cations and anions, nutrients, and other physical properties on various types of sample matrices (water, soil, plant, hazardous waste, food products) following standard analytical procedures.
• He/she also assures that maintenance of lab instrumentation and record-keeping of analysis documentation will be kept up-to-date while following strict Quality Assurance requirements and policies.
• The candidate will be expected to carry out field duties to assist graduate students’ research and field visits.
• The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and related software programmes.
• A Clean Class 4 Driver’s License is a must.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to: The Deputy Registrar Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology P.O. Box 35 MARONDERA hand deliver or send by courier to:

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus, Industrial Sites MARONDERA The dosing date for receipt of applications is 8 February 2019. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.