Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Food Processing and Technology
Food Technology Laboratory Technician (1 Post)
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Operate laboratory analytical equipment (Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), Ultraviolet (UV)
spectrometer), and Kjeldahl Digestion and Distillation;
Prepare practical lessons for students and assisting students in their researchprojects;
General instruments maintenance and calibration;
Collection of samples in the field for researches and practical’s by the Department;
Sourcing laboratory consumables and equipment and maintaining laboratory inventory;
Planning and Coordinating student field trips;
Preparing reagents and standards solutions;
General housekeeping of the Laboratories;
Supervising Technical Assistants;
Any other duties as assigned by Superiors.
Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Food Technology or related discipline.
How To Apply
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
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, birth certificate and 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, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver to or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA