Bagamoyo Sugar Limited

Responsibilities or duties

• Collect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods according to sampling schedules.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and biological tests following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Calculate, weigh, and mix chemical solutions, buffers, and culture media required for daily testing.
• Log test results immediately into laboratory workbooks or the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Check and calibrate sensitive equipment such as pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometers before use.
• Identify instrument errors or drifts, perform basic troubleshooting, or request technical service when necessary.
• Sterilize glassware, clean bench surfaces, and maintain a contamination-free work environment.
• Run blank samples, duplicates, and standard reference materials to verify testing accuracy.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

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

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Laboratory Sciences, or a related technical field.

Experience needed

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory; experience in the sugar industry is an added advantage.

• Collect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods according to sampling schedules.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and biological tests following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Calculate, weigh, and mix chemical solutions, buffers, and culture media required for daily testing.
• Log test results immediately into laboratory workbooks or the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Check and calibrate sensitive equipment such as pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometers before use.
• Identify instrument errors or drifts, perform basic troubleshooting, or request technical service when necessary.
• Sterilize glassware, clean bench surfaces, and maintain a contamination-free work environment.
• Run blank samples, duplicates, and standard reference materials to verify testing accuracy.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Chemical testing
• Physical testing
• Biological testing
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Equipment calibration
• Basic troubleshooting
• Sterilization
• Contamination control

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Laboratory Sciences, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory.
• Experience in the sugar industry is an added advantage.