Sample Preparator

SAMPLE PREPARATOR

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 7 Laboratory Sample preparators to undertake all the routine sampling and sample preparation of all plant samples/Minin samples at the laboratory. The Job holder will report to the Laboratory Manager and will be based in Kitwe, Chingola/Chililabombwe. 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 

Certificate in any field / discipline
Knowledge and experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science Analytical Science will be an added advantage
A minimum of two (02) years’ relevant experience in a reputable organization and Licensed
Valid Driver’s license
Ability to initiate and sustain activities
Proficiency in both Written and spoken English
Very good Communication and Listening skills
Computer Skills
Highly Ethical and professional
Good interpersonal skills
Team player

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensuring samples are collected as per schedule
Ensuring that samples are prepared within the turnaround time
Ensuring that sample preparation procedures are followed
Ensuring that sample enveloped is properly labelled
Ensuring that all samples prepared on shift are recorded in the delivery and sample submission book
Ensuring that all samples are signed for by analysis upon delivering them to the main lab.
Reporting all defective equipment (grinders, Ovens) to the shift sample preparation Supervisor.

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 and Qualifications to mavis.mupwaya@bureauveritas.com by no later than 3rd August 2025

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