Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technician- Plant Tissue Culture

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Copperbelt University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 30 2026

Duty Station:
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Zambia
Learn more about Copperbelt University
Copperbelt University jobs in Zambia

JOB DETAILS:

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

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following support staff positions:

Job Purpose

To oversee daily laboratory activities to ensure the efficient propagation and maintenance of plant cultures.

Responsibilities or duties

• Overseeing the daily workflow of the tissue culture room, including the scheduling of sub-culturing, indexing, and rooting procedures;
• Monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of the laboratory environment, including laminar flow hoods, growth rooms, and autoclave equipment;
• Preparing and sterilizing culture media, ensuring the correct balance of nutrients, hormones, and gelling agents for various plant species;
• Maintaining inventory of stock cultures, chemicals, consumables (petri dishes, vessels), and personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Assisting lecturers in carrying out experiments and laboratory practicals;
• Preparing budget estimates and reports for the tissue culture laboratory;
• Maintaining detailed records of all experiments, protocols, and observations in laboratory notebooks or digital databases; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

• Full Grade 12 certificate or Form V with 5 ‘O’ levels with Credit or better, including English and Mathematics;
• Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology;
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is an added advantage; and
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Must be computer literate.

Experience needed

• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience in a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Reporting Relationship: Immediate Supervisor: Head of Department, Salary Scale: PSS 06. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) validated and certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Registration Card, and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 30th April, 2026. Soft copies MUST be submitted as a single file. Clearly state the job title being applied for in the application letter or subject line for mail applications. Applicants are also advised to apply for only one position that best matches their skills and experience.

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

P O Box 21692

KITWE

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION