GOVERNEMNT CHEMIST LABORATORY AGENCY

The Government Chemist Laboratory Agency is an Executive Agency of the Government which was established by Executive Agencies Act No. 3 of 1997 and the Establishment Order GN No 106 of 2000. The Agency offers specialist analytical services in Foods and Drugs Quality Control, Forensic Science Services and Chemicals Management.

1.1 CHEMIST GRADE II –(4 POSITIONS)
Responsible to the Division manager as will be assigned.

1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To perform chemical and microbiological quality analysis of samples.
• To perform Forensic and toxicological sampole analysis.

• To collect samples that needs special expertise and sample analysis in other laboratories

• To teach students in various institutions which match with their professional qualification
• To conduct research.
• To perform inspection on food, chemicals and environment

• To keep laboratory records obtained during analytical processes.

• To conduct chemicals inspection and registration.
• To prepare and standardize chemicals and reagents.
• To draft analytical reports.
• To collect samples for laboratory analysis.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of B.S.c. Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Microbiology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Environment, Molecular Biology or equivalent qualifications with proven specialization from recognized higher learning institutions.

1.1.3 SALARY SCALE: TGHS. D.
1.2 CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II – (5 POSITIONS)

1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To weigh samples brought to the laboratory
• To store samples required for analysis or forward to higher laboratories

• To perform laboratory inspection, reagents, tools, chemicals and chemical storage
• To keep laboratory records obtained during analytical processes.
• To prepare sampling and analytical facilities.

• To maintain cleanliness of apparatus, equipment and the working benches.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of Ordinary Diploma (three years course) qualifications in Laboratory Technology from a recognized learning Institutions and registered with Responsible Councils.

1.2.3 SALARY SCALE: TGHS. B

GENERAL CONDITION

i. All applicants have to be Citizens of Tanzania.

ii. Applicants have to attach current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

iii. Applicants should not be above 45 years of age.

iv. The title of the position applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants have to attach their detailed certified copies of Academic certificates, one recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

viii. Testimonial Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.


ix. This advert is also found in www.utumishi.go.tz and www.pmoralg.go.tz.

x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

xi. Dead line for application is, 11th April, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.

xii. Application letters should be written in English and sent to the following address:-.


Secretary,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,

P.O.Box 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.