Job Details

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly committed employees for the position of Laboratory Technician – LEP (Fixed Term) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

•    Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
•    Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
•    Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
•    Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
•    Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
•    Committing to Zero Harm
•    Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Medical Doctor, you will be responsible for providing and ensuring the optimal health of all project employees, contractors, and their dependents.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

•    Conducting pathological laboratory procedures as required by the clinic staff and occupational health clinics, specimen collection, operation, and maintenance of             various laboratory equipment.
•    Participating in external quality assessment programs and involvement in internal quality control assurance.
•    Managing Laboratory supplies and commodities, controlling laboratory data, documents, and records.
•    Preparation of Laboratory reagents.
•    Accountable for the completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role.
•    Develop, implement, and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.
•    Promote and comply with the company’s Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
•    Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team.
•    Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an                          environmentally sustainable manner.
•    Develop continuous improvement targets for the function and drive and measure the achievement of these targets.
•    Ensure the development and maintenance of up to date job procedures for all tasks performed within the team.

T o be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

•    Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
•    Diploma in Biomedical Sciences.
•    Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience.
•    Registered Health Professions Council.
•    High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

What We can Offer you:

•    A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
•    The ability to make a difference and lasting Impact.

•    Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

•    Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

•    Access to a variety career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.