The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments; and further to provide for matter incidental to or connected with standardization.The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacanciesVac. No. BS\/EXT.VAC. 27\/2025 -26Job title: Laboratory Technician (Mechanical)
\nGrade:\u00a0BS8
\nReporting to: Senior Laboratory Technician
\nDepartment:\u00a0Testing Services Development
\nSection: Instrument Support
\nResponsible for: Senior Laboratory Assistant
\nNumber of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo generate analytical data.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesDiagnosing general condition of faulty equipment received from clients;Repairing and maintaining equipment;Calibrating equipment
\nPreparing periodic Report,Installing laboratory equipment;Training users in correct usage of laboratory equipment:Carrying out inspections and testing of imported Bectrical and Electronic Equipment.Appraising the performance of Senior Laboratory Assistants.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years\u2019 practical experience in Mechanical Engineerings orA Bachelors\u2019 Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 1-year practical experience in Mechanical Engineering.Mode of ApplicationThe Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in such shall be disqualified.Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed current Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees plus a copy of the National Identity Card in a sealed envelope clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
\nMalawi Bureau of Standards
\nP.O. Box 946
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