CAREER OPPORTUNITY – TECHNOLOGIST LABORATORY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - TECHNOLOGIST LABORATORY

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Laboratory Technologist x 1

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

•    Sectional Logistics planning and budgeting

•    Maintenance of laboratory equipment

•    Performing internal quality control procedures

•    Diagnostic analytical services on clinical and environmental/public health samples

•    Perform internal/External quality control procedures to assure release of accurate reliable results

•    Perform routine and complex laboratory tests in any technical work assignments of the laboratory

•    Ensures through forward planning that sufficient reagents and consumables are available in the section to avoid interruption of service.

•    Generates monthly statistical data and ensures proper handling and archiving of laboratory records for future use

•    Participates and supervises practical training/orientation of new employees and students

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

•    Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

•    Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

•    Valid HPCZ Practicing License

•    Full Registration with Health Professions Council of Zambia

•    Ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization

•    Team management skills; Good interpersonal skills, Influencing & communication skills, Planning, coordination and controlling skills.

•    All academic qualification should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 14 November 2024. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.