The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments; and further to provide for matter incidental to or connected with standardization.The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacanciesVac. No. BS\/EXT.VAC. 22\/2025 -26Job title: Scientific Officer (Radiochemistry)
\nGrade: BS6
\nReporting to : Senior Scientific Officer
\nDepartment:\u00a0Testing Services Development
\nSection: Engineering
\nResponsible for: Senior Laboratory Technician
\nNumber of posts:\u00a0One (1)Job PurposeTo oversee daily operations of the laboratory sectionsKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesChecking on test data and compilation of test reports in the laboratory, Supervising senior laboratory technicians;Ensuring that reagents are correctly prepared and standardized at all times;Preparing progress reports and annual budgets for the sections;Conducting relevant consultancies;Checking and consolidating progress reports for the sections;Developing Standard Operating Procedures;Appraising performance of Senior Technicians;Supervising the collection of samples;Preparing reference materials; andAssigning samples to Laboratory Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Applied Sciences\/Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.At least 3 years\u2019 practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in such shall be disqualified.Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed current Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees plus a copy of the National Identity Card in a sealed envelope clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
\nMalawi Bureau of Standards
\nP.O. Box 946
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