- Posted
- February 14, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Agriculture
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Job description
Position title: Laboratory Technician (LT)
Background
Livestock Services Cooperative Society (LSCS) is a non-profit-making organisation that was established and registered in 1991 under the cooperatives Act with the objective of providing a full range of quality inputs at the lowest possible prices to the Zambian farming community as well as provision of free technical support services and Training. The LSCS laboratory provides diagnostic services to livestock farmers in order to promote prompt and effective livestock disease prevention, control and treatment.
The Cooperative is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of LABORATORY TECHNICIAN to join the Cooperative’s Laboratory Team.
Duties/Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory procedures/tests in parasitology, serology, hematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, animal reproduction and feed analysis.

Perform sampling

Prepare samples/specimens.

Perform data entry and handling

Use Laboratory Information Management System

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in carrying out bench work and routine tasks.

Undertake quality control and quality assurance activities on animal feeds and other products.

Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice and Quality Management Systems.

Comply with laboratory biosafety procedures.

Maintain work area and equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Cert./Diploma/Degree in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics/Science Laboratory

High level integrity

Hands on technician

Accuracy and close attention to detail

Strong analytical judgment

Computer literacy

Licensed with Veterinary Council of Zambia

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to ride a motorbike (with valid license) is an added advantage.
How to apply
Interested candidates should email a letter of application, school and academic qualifications (Together with detailed Transcripts), detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with traceable referees and a copy of National Registration card to careers2024@livestock.co.zm. Closing date: 19th February, 2026.