Laboratory Technician – Biology at St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

Laboratory Technician – Biology at St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

Position: Laboratory Technician – Biology

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values. The University is seeking to recruit and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the town centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)

Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Biology (1 Post)

Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)

Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma

Job Summary:

With guidance of senior staff supervise and administer practical duties for biology students in the science laboratories, plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities.

Qualifications:

Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology, OR Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Sciences. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Technician (Biology) shall be responsible to the Head of Department of Biology, of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering practical support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

(i) Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practical’s, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;
(ii) Assisting in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
(iii) Assisting senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations; and
(iv) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.

Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance

Laboratory Technician – Biology at St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)

Mode of Application

Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees and their contact details, certified relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates, testimonials, academic transcripts plus secondary school certificates should be submitted not later than, 21st March, 2025 at 04:00 p.m. to:

Vice Chancellor,

St John’s University of Tanzania

1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu | P.O Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania.

Tel: 0677-086 095

E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]

Please Note:

(i) “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
(ii) Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE and NECTA).
(iii) When you apply through email, please put the job title on the subject line and attach only 2 files, one being application letter and curriculum vitae, and the second academic certificates.