Laboratory Technician – Chemistry Job at St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)
St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Chemistry.
Responsibilities or duties
The Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) shall be responsible to the Head of Department of Chemistry, 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:
- Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;
- Assisting in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
- Assisting senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations; and
- Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- 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.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
- Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.
Please Note:
- “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).
How to Apply
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 Friday, February 27, 2026 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
Submit your application via e-mail: admin@sjut.ac.tz
Please Note:
- “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).
- When you apply, 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.
