*Senior Technician (2 Posts)* *FACULTY OF SCIENCE* *Department of Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences (DNDFS)* *Qualifications, Experience and Attributes*  Applicants should be holders of an MSc/Mphil Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, MSc/Mphil Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification.  At least 5 years experience in the food industry/government or tertiary institution.  One must have at least 5 O level including English and Mathematics.  A clean Class 4 Driver’s license is an added advantage. *Responsibilities*  Operation, care, and maintenance of laboratory instruments such as UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, High-performance Liquid Chromatography, and other related laboratory instruments.  Conducting laboratory and field-based practicals for undergraduate and postgraguate students.  Training and supervision of junior staff and postgraduate students and Assist in the development and designing of laboratory manuals.  Mainitaining safety and hygiene in the laboraties.  Be innovative and actice in food product development in line with Education 5.0  Asisting with teaching and research operations for both students and the academic staff in the department.  Be in a position to handle and support departmental income generation projects.  Any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson. *TO APPLY* All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants will be required to follow the following application procedure: 1. Completion of an application form through the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVz6x4aD79HypqAMg62j6SNcMpagT82QesJix9vemtBA3RoA/viewform?usp=header 2. After completing the Application Form on the above link, applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 123, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to: Deputy Registrar Human Capital Management University of Zimbabwe P.O Box MP 167 HARARE Closing date of receipt of applications is 14 March 2025. The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.