ABOUT THE ROLE

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, the country’s leading sugar producer and part of the Illovo Sugar Africa Group (ABF), is looking for a Laboratory Officer to join the Estate Support Services team at Nchalo. You will manage laboratory operations, support accurate diagnosis and treatment, and ensure compliance with medical standards and safety requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or related field from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (where required).
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a busy hospital, clinical, or research laboratory environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental and health hazards in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage operational efficiency of the laboratory, including testing, quality standards, and timely diagnostic support.
• Ensure compliance with medical standards, internal policies, safety requirements, and professional guidelines.
• Order laboratory reagents and consumables, obtain supplier quotations, and maintain critical stock levels.
• Prepare and manage the laboratory budget for reagents, consumables, and other needs.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment using manuals, standard procedures, and quality control tools.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s policies on SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.

• Manage operational efficiency of the laboratory, including testing, quality standards, and timely diagnostic support.
• Ensure compliance with medical standards, internal policies, safety requirements, and professional guidelines.
• Order laboratory reagents and consumables, obtain supplier quotations, and maintain critical stock levels.
• Prepare and manage the laboratory budget for reagents, consumables, and other needs.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment using manuals, standard procedures, and quality control tools.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s policies on SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.

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

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