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  • Date posted

    2025-11-09

  • Closing date

    2025-11-22

  • Hiring location

    Dar es Salaam

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree Diploma

  • Experience

    1 - 2 Years

  • Quantity

    7 person

  • Gender

    both

  • Job ID

    124914

Job Description

The Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA) is Tanzania's supreme and referral laboratory, established by law to provide forensic, analytical, and regulatory services for public health, safety, and the environment, handling aspects from criminal investigations to chemical control and consumer product safety. It operates as a body corporate, performing a wide range of scientific analysis, regulating chemicals, and managing laboratory services for the Tanzanian government and public.

The total number of job posts listed here for the Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA) is 7 posts in November 2025.

Job TitlePosts
1.0 ANALYTICAL CHEMIST3
2.0 FORENSIC SCIENTIST2
3.0 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN2
TOTAL POSTS7

1.0 ANALYTICAL CHEMIST - 3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To analyze samples for chemical composition;
  • To operate analytical instruments and equipment;
  • To ensure accuracy and reliability of results;
  • To prepare analytical reports;
  • To maintain lab quality standards;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

GCLASS 4.1

2.0 FORENSIC SCIENTIST - 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To analyze forensic evidence and samples;
  • To prepare forensic reports and testimonies;
  • To maintain chain of custody for evidence;
  • To collaborate with law enforcement agencies;
  • To ensure lab security and integrity;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, or related field from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

GCLASS 4.1

3.0 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To assist in sample preparation and analysis;
  • To maintain lab equipment and supplies;
  • To follow standard operating procedures;
  • To document lab activities;
  • To ensure lab safety and cleanliness;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Chemical Sciences from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

GCLASS 3.1

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