Job Description
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts
3.5 Department of Biotechnology
Laboratory Assistant (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in issuing of chemicals and apparatus to students and receives the same from
students.
Cleaning of laboratory glassware and equipment.
Cleaning of student lockers.
Maintain the required levels of distilled water and bench reagents (where applicable).
Cleaning and polishing of laboratory floors and bench tops.
Moving cylinders and similar apparatus as instructed.
Carrying out simple workshop duties.
Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Head of Department/Senior Technical Staff.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess a National Certificate in Laboratory Technology/Chemical
Technology/Biological Technology/Food Science.
Possession of at least two years of relevant work experience in a laboratory at tertiary
level will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a
Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees and copies of certificates must be emailed to the [email protected] in a single continuous PDF file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.
Application letters should be addressed to:
Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
Applications that do not comply with the requirements will be disqualified. The closing date for the receipt of all applications is Friday 14 August 2026. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted