Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Yalelo Limited is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our team in Siavonga, Southern Zambia. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals interested in laboratory technician jobs in Siavonga, particularly within the manufacturing sector focused on aquaculture and fisheries. The successful candidate will play a vital role in conducting laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our operations.

Yalelo Limited is a leading company in the aquaculture industry, committed to sustainable practices and innovation. Our laboratory team in Siavonga plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and quality of our fish stocks and water resources. Working with us means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses following established protocols to support fish health and water quality monitoring.
• Collect and process samples accurately, documenting observations and results in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure precise and reliable test outcomes.
• Conduct daily feed quality assessments, promptly identifying and reporting any under-specification issues.
• Carry out post-mortem dissections of fish at various stages to assist in disease diagnosis and management.
• Monitor water quality, often directly on the lake, to support environmental and operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of laboratory workspaces and equipment to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in developing and validating laboratory methods, procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and contribute technical support to research projects and stakeholder engagements.
• Participate in professional development activities, including meetings and training sessions, to stay current with industry best practices.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all work activities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Biochemical Sciences, Aquaculture, or Fisheries.
• Grade 12 (Senior Secondary) Certificate.
• Certificates in Laboratory Practice/Technology and Food Safety will be advantageous.

Experience needed

• 2 to 4 years of practical experience in laboratory analysis related to water quality and/or fish health.
• Proven experience in fish disease diagnosis, management, and fish husbandry.
• Background in Quality Assurance within a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses following established protocols to support fish health and water quality monitoring.
• Collect and process samples accurately, documenting observations and results in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure precise and reliable test outcomes.
• Conduct daily feed quality assessments, promptly identifying and reporting any under-specification issues.
• Carry out post-mortem dissections of fish at various stages to assist in disease diagnosis and management.
• Monitor water quality, often directly on the lake, to support environmental and operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of laboratory workspaces and equipment to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in developing and validating laboratory methods, procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and contribute technical support to research projects and stakeholder engagements.
• Participate in professional development activities, including meetings and training sessions, to stay current with industry best practices.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all work activities.

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Biochemical Sciences, Aquaculture, or Fisheries.
• Grade 12 (Senior Secondary) Certificate.
• Certificates in Laboratory Practice/Technology and Food Safety will be advantageous.