Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform routine laboratory tests and related technical duties in accordance with established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients within the clinic.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance, and calibration checks on laboratory equipment.
• Collect patient specimens where required using approved techniques.
• Maintain accurate laboratory registers and electronic records
• Ensure specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transportation.
• Perform routine quality control checks and document results appropriately.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

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

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body where required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of environmental and health hazards within the workplace
• Basic computer skills

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a busy hospital, clinical, or research laboratory environment.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
• SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.
• THRIVING COMMUNITIES

• Perform routine laboratory tests and related technical duties in accordance with established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients within the clinic.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance, and calibration checks on laboratory equipment.
• Collect patient specimens where required using approved techniques.
• Maintain accurate laboratory registers and electronic records
• Ensure specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transportation.
• Perform routine quality control checks and document results appropriately.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of environmental and health hazards within the workplace
• Basic computer skills

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body where required.