Job Listing Details

Company: Industrial Development Board of Ceylon (Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development)

Vacancy: Consultant – Food Microbiology Laboratory (Assignment Basis)

Job Sector: Government / Food Science / Laboratory Services

Location: 615, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Closing Date: March 16, 2026

Application Method: Registered Post

Job Title: Consultant – Food Microbiology Laboratory (Assignment Basis)

Organization: Industrial Development Board of Ceylon (IDB) Location: Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Job Type: Assignment Basis

Job Overview

The Industrial Development Board is seeking a highly qualified Consultant for its Food Microbiology Laboratory. This role involves serving as an Authorized Signatory for test reports and ensuring the technical accuracy and compliance of laboratory operations according to international standards.

Expected Duties

Serve as the Authorized Signatory for test reports issued by the IDB Food Microbiology Laboratory on general microbiology (Risk Group 1) and Risk Group 2 pathogens.
Assuring the accuracy of test results.
Training of staff on test parameters.
Supervision of analysts to ensure test accuracy and timely delivery of test reports.
Assisting Laboratory Management in handling, coordinating, and assigning laboratory work to laboratory staff.
Meeting monthly testing targets and individual performance goals set for analysts.
Provide support for internal quality assurance as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Assist in the expansion of the laboratory’s testing capabilities and ensure compliance with the requirements for SLAB accreditation.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria:

Educational Qualifications: Graduate in Science with Microbiology as one of the subjects OR a Graduate in Biological Science with post-graduate in Microbiology or product-related field.
Specific Criteria: Must meet specific criteria for Testing Laboratories for Authorized Signatory (As per SLAB document TL-GL(P)-02).
Experience: A minimum of 03 years of experience in Microbiology, preferably in a Food Microbiology Laboratory.
Training: Training specifically related to Microbiology for the tests that will be authorized.
Age Limit: Should be between 40 and 60 years.

Terms & Conditions

Salary: An all-together (all-inclusive) payment of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Rupees (Rs. 125,000) will be paid each month.
EPF/ETF: Entitled to an EPF contribution (10% by employee, 12% by Board) and a 3% ETF contribution by the Board.
Duration: Conditions will be applicable for 2 years on a renewable basis evaluating performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application with bio-data (CV), copies of Birth, Educational, Professional, Experience, and other relevant certificates, along with details of two non-related referees.

Postal Application: Send the application by Registered Post to the address below.
Envelope Marking: The post being applied for should be clearly mentioned on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Deadline: Applications must be received on or before March 16, 2026.
Internal Candidates: Applicants from Government Departments/Corporations/Statutory Boards must forward their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Contact Information:

Address: Chairman, Industrial Development Board of Ceylon, 615, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

To apply for this job email your details to thegovernmentjob.lk@gmail.com