LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY)(1 Post)

(a)Reportsto:Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences(FaNAS)(b)Duty Station: SJUT Main Campus, Mazengo–Dodoma(c) Job Summary:

The purpose of the post is to assist the Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)in the performance of duties pertaining to supervising and administering practical duties for Chemistry students in the science laboratories; plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities.(d)Qualification: Holders of a Diploma or Higher Diploma or equivalent from a recognised institution with registration as Graduate Scientist or Technician Scientist –where applicable.

(e)Experience:With a minimum of three(3) years working experience in tertiary education institutions. (f)Main Duties and Responsibilities:The Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)shall be responsible to the Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering laboratory services, problem solving and innovating skills, and recognizing those student shaving difficulties, intervene and provide help and support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

(i)Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;(

ii)Assistingin the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;

(iii)Assistingseni or staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations;and(iv)Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by one’s reporting officer.(g)Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service(h)Tenure: Fixed term contract of four(4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.