Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Crown College is a high school located in the heart of Norton and is a day and boarding school catering for both boys and girls. Due to expansion, applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Laboratory Technician to join our team for Term 2, 2026. The Laboratory Technician will support the Science Department in delivering practical excellence in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. He/She will ensure labs are safe, well-resourced, and ready to inspire scientific inquiry.

Key Responsibilities

• Practical Preparation: Set up and dismantle apparatus, chemicals, and specimens for lessons and examinations as per teacher requisitions.
• Lab Management: Maintain inventory, order consumables, and ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals per safety standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate, service, and carry out minor repairs on laboratory equipment. Report major faults.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce lab safety rules, maintain first aid kit, manage Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) files, and conduct safety inductions for learners.
• Record Keeping: Keep registers for chemicals, breakages, equipment use, and assist practical exam setup.
• Support Teaching: Assist during practical lessons, demonstrations, and science club activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications: At least Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Applied Sciences, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a school or industrial laboratory. Experience with Cambridge practicals is an added advantage.
• Skills: Knowledge of lab safety, chemical handling, basic ICT skills for inventory. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attributes: High integrity, attention to detail, proactive, and able to support Christian ethos of the College.

How to Apply

Applications and detailed CVs to be sent to: recruitment@crowncollege.co.zw by 7 May 2026