Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The laboratory Assistants/ technicians will be working under guidance and supervision of the
Micro- biologist responsible for conducting chemical and microbiological tests for food, water
and food preparation surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment for compliance and accurate testing results.
• Prepare the necessary material and equipment required for analysis.
• Collect samples from food preparation surfaces, food and water for analysis
• Prepare food and water samples for analysis.
• Conduct chemical analysis for food and water using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Undertake Microbial tests on food and water samples using SOPs.
• Prepare and submit written reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain correct disposal of laboratory waste as per standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the review and development of laboratory manuals in accordance with standard
operating procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, experience and Competence:
• Full grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma or Certificate in Microbiology and Chemistry from a recognized Institution.
• 3 years working experience is a laboratory environment
• Higher qualification in a related field is added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit application letters
enclosing an updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates not
later than 05th July, 2024.
• Applications can be submitted via the following email address: jobs@ziths.edu.zm 

• Physical applications can be submitted to:
• The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Private Bag E 186
Corner of Church and Protea Roads,
Lusaka, Zambia
• Note: Only suitably qualified individual will be contacted.
• To apply for this job please visit ziths.edu.zm.

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