POST OF Laboratory Attendant (Grade III)
Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB)
University of Colombo, SRI LANKA
POST OF Laboratory Attendant (Grade III)
The Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo will entertain applications from suitably qualified persons for the above post up to 23rd September 2025.
0.1 QUALIFICATIONS
- Should have passed the G.C.E. (OIL) Examination in six (06) subjects with at least two (02) credit passes in not more than two sittings and having obtained a proficiency certificate not bellow than the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 2 or 3, issued by a Technical/ Vocational training institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, relevant to the function of each post.
OR
- Should have passed the G.C.E. (OIL) Examination in six (06) subjects. with at least two (02) credit passes in not more than two sittings and one (0 1) year working experience in a relevant field with industrial skills.
Age should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years
Every applicant,
(i) Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka
(ii) Should be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post well and to serve in any part of the island.
(iii) Should be of excellent moral character.
Selection: Structured interview and a Trade Test
0.2 SALARY AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
Salary Code: U-PL 2 (III)
Rs. 44,575- 16x 490- 52,415 p.m.
In addition, the Government approved allowances applicable to the University system will be paid.
The selected candidate will be a member of the Universities Provident Fund as well as the University Pension Scheme. He/ She will contribute 10% of his/her monthly salary to the Universities Provident Fund and at the same time the employer will make a total contribution of 15% of his/her salary of which 8% will be credited to the Universities Pension Fund and 7% to the Universities Provident Fund. Three percent (3%) of the salary will be contributed by the University to the Employees’ Trust Fund in terms of the provisions of the Employees’ Trust Fund Act, No. 46 of 1980.
The appointment will be on probation for a period of three years which may be extended at the discretion of the Council of University of Colombo.
The other conditions of appointment will be in accordance with provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, Universities (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 1985 and Universities (Amendment) Act No. 1 of 1995 and Ordinances, By-laws, Regulations and Rules, etc. made thereunder.
IMPORTANT
(a) Applicants are requested to apply via online (https://service.ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk/apply/)
(b) Scheme of recruitment and relevant details can be obtained from the Deputy Registrar, IBMBB, University of Colombo, Colombo 3 by personally calling over or by visiting the University web site. (www.ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk).
(c) After submitting the application through online a hard copy of the duly completed application shall be forwarded with copies of relevant educational (with transcripts), professional, extra-curricular activities and service certificates under registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 90, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03 on or before the 23.09.2025.
(d) The post applied for should be marked on the top left corner of the envelope.
(e) Applicants who are employees of University System, Government Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Bodies should forward their applications through the Head of their respective institutions but may send an advance copy in the first instance. However, no such applicant will be considered for interview, if the application channeled through the Head of the Department is not received.
(f) Applications will not be entertained personally, and the University will not bear any responsibility for such submissions.
(g) Incomplete & illegible applications, applications which are not attached with supportive documents and applications received by the Institute after the closing date will be rejected without intimation.
Note: The University reserves the right to short list and interview only such applicants as the University may consider suitable for appointment.
Deputy Registrar
Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Colombo
90, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha,
Colombo 03.
2025.08.24
