VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
LABORATORY ASSISTANT -SOS SECONDARY SCHOOL
BINDURA
(Job Ref: SOS/12/11/26)
Position title: ​ ​Laboratory Assistant

Working location: ​​SOS Secondary School-Bindura.

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Context of the position
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.
Mission of the position:
To provide efficient technical and administrative support to the Science Department by ensuring that laboratories are safe, well-equipped, organized, and conducive to effective teaching, learning, and scientific inquiry. The Laboratory Assistant plays a critical role in preparing practical lessons, maintaining laboratory equipment and materials, promoting safety standards, and supporting students and teachers in achieving excellence in science education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
• Prepare laboratories, equipment, chemicals, specimens, and materials required for practical lessons and examinations.
• Assist Science teachers in setting up, conducting, and clearing practical experiments.
• Ensure that laboratory apparatus and equipment are cleaned, serviced, and stored properly after use.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by enforcing laboratory safety rules and procedures.
• Label, store, and monitor chemicals and other laboratory materials in accordance with safety regulations.
• Conduct regular stock-taking of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Prepare requisitions and reports for the procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Receive, verify, and record laboratory supplies delivered to the school.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Keep accurate inventory records and laboratory registers.
• Dispose of chemical waste and broken laboratory materials safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Report damaged, faulty, or missing laboratory equipment to the relevant authorities.
• Ensure laboratories are kept clean, organized, and ready for use at all times.
• Assist learners and teachers during practical lessons while ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
• Provide first aid assistance during laboratory emergencies where required.
• Support the school's science programs, exhibitions, projects, and science fairs.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Laboratory Science, Applied Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience in a school, college, or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and chemical handling procedures.
• Computer literacy and inventory management skills will be an added advantage.
• Good communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Science, Applied Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience in a school, college, or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and chemical handling procedures.
• Computer literacy and inventory management skills will be an added advantage.
• Good communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

Attributes
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

How to Apply

How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your application letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates.
E-mail: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent to:
[email protected]
Applications should be submitted indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line and send to the address given. All applications should be submitted not later than 25 November 2026.