Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL), the largest sugar producer in Tanzania operating together with Illovo Distillers Tanzania Limited (IDTL), is inviting applications from qualified, hardworking, and committed individuals to fill the position of Medical Services Clerk. The company is part of the ABF Sugar Division and continues to support professional growth while maintaining high operational and healthcare service standards within its workplace environment.

A reputable company is inviting applications from qualified and hardworking individuals to fill a laboratory support position responsible for sample collection, preservation, handling, and laboratory housekeeping activities. The role is suitable for candidates interested in laboratory operations, quality control processes, and manufacturing environment procedures while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will support laboratory activities through proper sample handling, cleaning procedures, documentation, and quality control support services. The role also involves maintaining laboratory cleanliness, assisting with field sampling activities, and ensuring all laboratory procedures are conducted according to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities or duties

Responsibilities for this position include supporting laboratory operations, quality assurance processes, and sample management activities. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing general laboratory housekeeping including cleaning glassware, windows, and doors
• Collecting grab, composite, or continuous samples from designated sampling points using approved techniques
• Preserving, storing, and transporting samples under correct conditions to avoid degradation
• Labeling samples accurately with required information such as date, time, location, and sample identification
• Cleaning and maintaining sampling tools, bottles, and containers to avoid contamination
• Documenting all sampling activities in logbooks, forms, spreadsheets, or laboratory systems
• Following standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and chain-of-custody requirements
• Preparing sampling kits and maintaining adequate stock of containers and preservatives
• Conducting field checks including pH, conductivity, and temperature measurements where applicable
• Supporting calibration and verification of field equipment
• Cleaning the nosing room and nosing glassware
• Storing retention samples in the designated retention storeroom
• Ensuring laboratory benches and cupboards remain clean at all times
• Following Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures
• Performing non-routine sampling activities when required
• Carrying out any other laboratory-related duties as assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications and skills required for this role include educational background, laboratory experience, and technical abilities relevant to laboratory support services. Applicants should possess:

• Advanced Level Education or Ordinary Level Education
• Level One Laboratory Assistance qualification will be an added advantage
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and quality standards
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience needed

At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment, especially in sampling, testing, or quality control within a manufacturing setting

• Performing general laboratory housekeeping including cleaning glassware, windows, and doors
• Collecting grab, composite, or continuous samples from designated sampling points using approved techniques
• Preserving, storing, and transporting samples under correct conditions to avoid degradation
• Labeling samples accurately with required information such as date, time, location, and sample identification
• Cleaning and maintaining sampling tools, bottles, and containers to avoid contamination
• Documenting all sampling activities in logbooks, forms, spreadsheets, or laboratory systems
• Following standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and chain-of-custody requirements
• Preparing sampling kits and maintaining adequate stock of containers and preservatives
• Conducting field checks including pH, conductivity, and temperature measurements where applicable
• Supporting calibration and verification of field equipment
• Cleaning the nosing room and nosing glassware
• Storing retention samples in the designated retention storeroom
• Ensuring laboratory benches and cupboards remain clean at all times
• Following Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures
• Performing non-routine sampling activities when required
• Carrying out any other laboratory-related duties as assigned

• Computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and quality standards
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

• Advanced Level Education or Ordinary Level Education
• Level One Laboratory Assistance qualification will be an added advantage