Soil Scince Lab.Technician ,Africa University

Deadline: 20 April 2011
Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the following positions:

1. Soil Science Laboratory Technician

Qualifications
- At least a Degree in Agriculture
- Possession of a Diploma in Applied Chemistry, or City & Guilds Part II or equivalent is an added advantage

Duties
- Prepare, conduct & supervise practical sessions for undergraduate and post graduate studies
- Provide soil science support services to researchers in the University
- Supervise soil and foliar analysis services
- Operate and maintain soil science laboratory equipment

- Maintain health and safety procedures in the use of laboratory chemicals and equipment
- Order and control inventory of laboratory equipment
- Order, maintain stocks and supervise the use of laboratory chemicals
- Assist in field based advice and practicals in soil science
- General maintenance of the soil science laboratory
- Supervise other soil science laboratory personnel
- Operate specialized laboratory equipment such as atomic absorption/emission spectrophotometer, ultra violet visible spectrophotometer, nitrogen distillation unit and other allied equipment
- Any other duties as assigned by the responsible office
Experience
- At least five years experience in a relevant laboratory
- Good verbal and written communication skills

To Apply:
Applications together with six (6) copies of CV, certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts and at least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
Mutare

Email: arpa@africau.ac.zw 

or 

arpasec@africau.ac.zw

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