Technical Officer (Bulawayo) – Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) 78 views

Job Description

Purpose of the job is to carry out testing on a variety of samples in the Laboratory . To make overall decisions in terms of the result outcomes, testing and ensuring the resources required for the smooth operation of work are available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out testing on a variety of samples in the Laboratory.
• Evaluation and validation of test/calibration methods.
• Implementation and maintenance of the laboratory management systems in compliance to ISO/ IEC 17025.
• Test reports compilation.
• Participate in inter – laboratory comparison tests including Proficiency testing.
• Participate in standards development as a technical expert.
• Carry out stock take and maintenance of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Ensures equipment being used in the laboratory is clean, serviced, maintained and calibrated as per defined schedules in manuals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/ HND in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and application of ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System.
• Instrumentation techniques (AAS, UV-vis, ICP-OES).
• Training or Knowledge in Method Validation and Uncertainty of measurement
• At least 2 years post qualification experience in a testing laboratory/ manufacturing/plant maintenance environment.
• Computer literate.
• A clean class 4 Driver’s license is an added advantage.