Laboratory Chemist

Job description

LABORATORY CHEMIST

Introduction

Bureau Veritas Group is a multi-disciplinary organization founded in 1828, now with a presence in more than 700 locations across 140 countries around the world. Bureau Veritas Zambia was incorporated in 2015, with offices in Lusaka, Kitwe, and Ndola. As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas helps its clients with compliance checks to improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure, and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Bureau Veritas Zambia requires services of a Laboratory Chemist to analyse samples submitted to the laboratory with the highest degree of accuracy. The Job holder will report to the Laboratory Manager and will be based in Kitwe. He/She will perform the Job in the framework of the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, the code of Ethics and the Bureau Veritas Group Polices.

  Minimum Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
A minimum of five (05) years’ relevant experience in a reputable organization and Licensed
Valid Driver’s license
Ability to initiate and sustain activities
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Proficiency in both Written and spoken English
Very good Communication and Listening skills
Computer Skills
Highly Ethical and professional
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Experience of working internationally and/or in a multi-
cultural environment is an added advantage

  Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the Laboratory Manager in the smooth running of all day-to-day activities of the laboratory
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
To review and oversee the calibration, verification and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
Tests and calibrates measuring instruments with standards
Assist the laboratory in preparation of documents for audit activities.
Must record and report results of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis
Carry out safety inspections to ensure that all equipment is safe to use, and that subordinate staff work safely
Attend to any other task assigned by the Management

 Environmental

Dispose waste in a responsible manner
Enforcing safety regulations and national regulatory laws are adhered to by all personnel
Report all environmental incidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Use natural resources in a responsible manner
Participate in all emergency drills
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable)
Participate and contribute to impact and aspect register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the environmental requirements for Zambia

  Safety

Report all incidents and accidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Take care of my own health and safety while conducting work
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable)
Participating in emergency training
Participate and contribute to hazard and risk register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for Zambia
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping by implementing the relevant procedures with regards to best practices.
Always apply all safety rules
Conduct 2 min for my safety before starting a task

Key Behaviour

BV Core & Business values

Please submit your CV to mavis.mupwaya@bureauveritas.com by no later than 15 April 2025

Please note that CVs submitted After the deadline will not be accepted.