In-Service Trainee

Purpose of Job: To perform chemical and microbiological analyses that provide accurate and reliable laboratory results, while maintaining laboratory equipment, reagents, and safety standards. To support product development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement through technical investigations, reporting, and project participation.

• Employer: AECI Water
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Laboratory
• Closing Date: 2026-11-02

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and microbiological analysis on various samples, including record keeping.
• Produce written reports on the relevant sections of laboratory work performed.
• Ensure that laboratory reagents and consumables are maintained at an optimum within the laboratory.
• Maintain and/or arrange for maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in projects alongside the senior analyst and Development Chemist.
• Investigate methods where problems have been identified and develop new methods as and when required.
• Familiarize oneself with the laboratory safety requirements and operate the laboratory in accordance with this practice.
• Making up of reagents for Customer Services Laboratory.

• A minimum of a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology is required.
• Computer Literacy is important.
• Laboratory experience, the incumbent should know, understand and be able to perform all analytical procedures, test methods and analysis done in the laboratory.
• Certain practices and procedures must be mastered:
• Laboratory safety must be studied
• Familiarity with ISO procedures relating to operation of the company has to be obtained.

To apply, please visit: jobs.aeciworld.com

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