Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Davis & Shirtliff

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 19 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Perform routine analysis of raw water samples submitted from sales engineers and clients.
• Carry out sample collection from various customer sources and conduct on-site testing for crucial operations.
• Carry out routine analysis on in-process samples and recommend adjustments based on results.
• Capture information on LIMS (Laboratory Information and Management System) from inspections for statistical analysis and quality control and generate relevant reports.
• Carry out microorganisms tests on water samples i.e E-Coli, Coliformas and total bacteria
• Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents.
• Analyse market samples, product trial, customer complaints and investigations.
• Adherence to national and international water quality standards e.g WHO & ZEMA ,GMP and Good Housekeeping
• Take corrective and preventive actions whenever necessary during execution of duties which may involve reporting problems to the Supervisor to ensure proper and correct handling of non-conformances.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in laboratory technology, Environmental science, Analytical chemistry and Microbiology.
• Knowledge of standards & regulations and familiar with water quality guidelines both local and international
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience as Laboratory Technician in a busy laboratory.
• Have a basic understanding of laboratory principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Position is open to Zambian Residents only.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

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