Laboratory Technician

We’re looking for qualified and passionate Laboratory Technician   

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about providing students with quality education? Are you dedicated to making a difference in your teaching career by inspiring students? Does it sound like we are talking about you? Keep reading! 

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1. St Jude’s Girls’ Laboratory Technician for Physics, (Diploma/Bachelor of Technology in Laboratory Sciences/Laboratory Technology) 

About us 

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible. 

Who are you? 

• A highly-motivated laboratory technician with excellent attention to detail, who loves working with students and can assist on practical sessions up to form 4 level (NECTA Curriculum)  

• You are able to prepare bench reagents, calibrate test equipment’s, estimate exam costs and manage inventory.  

• You understand the importance of enforcing the laboratory safety by doing your due diligence and guiding well all students and teaching staff using the laboratory. 

• A responsible and hard-working person who enjoys mentoring students projects and giving extra support on students who need more attention for their lab works 

• Confident working with management software to order, budget and control laboratory stocks. 

What we’re looking for 

• A Tanzanian who holds a Diploma/Bachelor of Technology in Laboratory Sciences/Laboratory Technology. You must have graduated from an Accredited Higher Learning Institutions within East Africa with excellent academic performance records.  

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience from top performing secondary schools in Tanzania   

• Strong ability to handle national examination procedures with high level of integrity and confidentiality. 

• ajiraExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction. 

• A well-rounded, independent and mature individual with a diverse knowledge in NECTA Curriculum. Your someone who observes laboratory ethics and demonstrates professionalism in your approach and standard of work. 

• An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends when required). 

• Being able to prepare physics and chemistry practical’s up to advanced level will be an added advantage. 

• Competent female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Why us 

• An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania. 

• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees. 

• Ample opportunities for career progression and development. 

• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days). 

Are you interested? 

• Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/GN/02/25/01) 

• Applications close on 11th February 2025 

• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED! 

DISCLAIMER:  

PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING THE OFFER STAGE. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.