Laboratory Technician – Analytical & Microbiology at C-Weed Mwani

Job Details

Item	Details
Organization	C-Weed Mwani
Position	Laboratory Technician – Analytical & Microbiology
Location	Zanzibar
Category	Laboratory / Agriculture
Job Type	Full Time
Posted	2 September 2026
Deadline	12 September 2026
Opportunity	Graduates encouraged to apply

About the Role

C-Weed Mwani is expanding its activities in seaweed cultivation, marine resource management, laboratory quality control, R&D, agricultural biostimulants, and product development.

The Laboratory Technician will support Quality Control, Laboratory and R&D activities, particularly through physicochemical, analytical and microbiological testing of seaweed, seaweed-derived products, agricultural biostimulants, food-related materials and products under development.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in both wet chemistry and microbiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine physicochemical and analytical testing of raw materials, intermediate products and finished products.
• Perform wet chemistry analyses using approved laboratory methods.
• Conduct microbiological testing, including media preparation, sample preparation and microbial enumeration.
• Operate, maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions and culture media.
• Perform laboratory calculations and accurately record test results.
• Maintain complete laboratory documentation and records.
• Assist with method verification, method development and laboratory R&D.
• Support sampling, sample preparation and testing activities.
• Maintain laboratory records in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Follow laboratory SOPs, safety procedures and quality-control requirements.
• Support laboratory systems aligned with ISO/IEC 17025.
• Participate in equipment calibration, verification and routine maintenance.
• Identify abnormal or out-of-specification results and report analytical problems appropriately.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization and chemical safety.
• Support QC and R&D testing activities as required.

Desirable Equipment Experience

Experience with the following would be an advantage:

• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
• Viscometer
• Muffle Furnace
• Soxhlet Apparatus
• Other routine analytical and microbiological laboratory equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience is strongly preferred.

Required Technical Competencies

• Wet chemistry and analytical laboratory techniques
• Basic microbiological techniques
• Accurate sample preparation and laboratory testing
• Laboratory documentation and data management
• Understanding of GLP and laboratory quality systems
• Basic understanding of ISO/IEC 17025
• Ability to follow SOPs and standardized analytical methods
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and identify unusual or inconsistent results

Added Advantages

Candidates with any of the following may have an advantage:

• Tissue culture
• Biotechnology or biochemistry
• Food, agricultural, environmental or natural-product laboratory experience
• Method validation or verification experience
• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory
• Instrumental analytical techniques

General Expectations

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Practical and hands-on working ability
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Good technical documentation and reporting skills
• Accurate and reliable data collection
• Willingness to learn and work across R&D and production activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional integrity and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel, undertake field deployment or relocate when required

How to Apply

Applicants must use the exact job title:

Laboratory Technician – Analytical & Microbiology

as the email subject.

Applications should be sent directly to the Human Resources Department:

Email: careers@ramadaresortdar.com
CC: emmanuel@cweed.com

Important: Do not apply through the company website. Applications submitted through the website will not be considered.

Application Deadline

12 September 2026