Laboratory Attendant – On Contract

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Laboratory Attendant (On Contract) at the Institute of Allergology and Immunology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Qualifications

Applicants should satisfy one of the following qualification routes:

• Pass the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six subjects with at least two Credit (C) passes in not more than two sittings, together with an appropriate NVQ Level 2 or 3 proficiency certificate relevant to laboratory duties.
• OR pass the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six subjects with at least two Credit passes in not more than two sittings and have one year of working experience in a relevant field with industrial skills.

Other Requirements

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
• Must be of good character.

Salary & Benefits

The monthly salary is Rs. 62,375/- inclusive of allowances. The selected candidate will also be subject to the applicable university provident fund, pension scheme and Employees' Trust Fund arrangements.

Method of Recruitment

Recruitment will be made through a trade test and a structured interview.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the prescribed application and forward it together with certified scanned copies of the relevant certificates.

The completed application and supporting documents should reach recruitments.iai@sjp.ac.lk on or before 06 October 2026.

01. Management Assistant – Grade III

Educational Qualifications:

• G.C.E. O/L passed in six subjects at one sitting.
• Credit passes are required in Sinhala/Tamil, English/English Literature and Mathematics.
• G.C.E. A/L passed in all subjects at one sitting, excluding the Common General Paper.
• Preference is given to applicants with a recognized computer applications qualification of at least six months and two years' experience using computer application packages.

Age: 18 – 30 years on the closing date.

Salary Scale: Rs. 49,475 – 17 × 540 – Rs. 58,655 per month, plus approved government allowances.

Selection: Written Examination – 75% and Interview – 25%.

02. Works Aide – Grade III

Qualifications:

• G.C.E. O/L passed in six subjects with at least two credit passes.
• The examination may be completed within not more than two sittings.

Age: 18 – 45 years.

Salary Scale: Rs. 42,775 – 16 × 450 – Rs. 49,975 per month, plus approved government allowances.

Selection: Trade Test and/or Structured Interview.

Postal Address

Senior Assistant Registrar,
Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine,
OPD Building, 5th Floor,
National Ayurveda Hospital,
Cotta Road, Borella,
Colombo 08.

Application Fee Bank Details

Account Name: Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine
Account No: 92027342
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
Branch: Borella Super Grade