Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Tourism, established under the ZITHS Act. No 42 of 2016, to provide for the development of human resource in the Tourism sector. ZITHS is the only specialized public organization mandated to train (Skills), educate, conduct research, consultancy and professional development for the tourism, hospitality related sub-sectors.

The Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies wishes to invite suitably qualified and well-motivated Individuals to fill the following positions;

POSITION: FOOD SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIANS (2)

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.
• 3years 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: Associate 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.

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