Assistant Laboratory Analayst

ASSISTANT LABORATORY ANALAYST – GRADE ZRA06 (1 POSITION) (1 Position(s))
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Laboratory Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting tests and provide analytical data in the Analytical testing Laboratory, implementing and maintaining an effective quality management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO / IEC 17025 and Accreditation bodies.
Responsibility:
MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performing laboratory and field test work as required in accordance with approved test methods and procedures;
Preparing in house standard reference materials and ensuring their proper labelling, storage and use;
Carrying out sampling and sample preparation in accordance with approved procedures;
Ensuring that equipment is in good operating condition prior to use and isolating defective equipment;
Monitoring receipt, storage and consumption of laboratory consumables and raising purchase requisitions;
Compiling test reports and other reports on work carried out for submission to superiors;
Carrying out appropriate tests and checks to ensure the accuracy of test results;
Assisting superiors in maintaining a credible quality assurance system;
Implementing and maintaining an effective laboratory quality management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 Standard;
Participating in laboratory accreditation activities to ensure continued compliance to accreditation requirements;
Carrying out preparation, distribution and maintenance of quality system documents and records;
Conducting internal audits according to the predetermined schedule and checklist; and
Complying with established procedures and taking necessary precautions to avoid accidents and ensuring a healthy and safe working environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade Twelve School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) Equivalent;
Degree in Chemistry or Equivalent ;
Minimum of two years relevant post qualifying work experience; and
Good understanding of best laboratory practices and laboratory quality systems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Integrity;
Consistency;
Analytical Skills;
Supervisory Skills;
Good inter – personal skills;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Personal organisation skills; and
Customer service orientation.

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CVs, photocopies of their academic/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone and/or mobile numbers should be clearly stated.

Kindly send applications as one (1) pdf document using email; careers@zra.org.zm or send hard copies to the following address not later than Monday 10th October, 2022;

The Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
Human Resource Department
P. O. Box 35710
LUSAKA

Experience :
2.0 Year(s)
Job Opening date : 27-Sep-2022
Job closing date : 10-Oct-2022