Job Vacancy: Laboratory Technician

Company: East African Breweries PLC (EABL) – Diageo
Position: Laboratory Technician
Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR1127403
Posted: Today
Application Deadline: 28th July 2026

About East African Breweries PLC (EABL)

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage company with a diverse portfolio of beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic drinks (ANADs). The company operates breweries, distilleries, support industries, and distribution networks across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with expanding export operations throughout the region.

As a publicly listed company on the stock exchanges of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, EABL operates in a multicultural, multinational, and multi-currency environment while maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance, taxation, and corporate governance.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations by conducting quality analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and acquire laboratory requirements for each shift.
Support team management, including coaching and staff development.
Promote Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Maintain effective working relationships within the team and across shifts.
Ensure proper care and management of laboratory assets and processes.
Operate with cost consciousness while maintaining quality standards.
Facilitate problem-solving and root cause analysis.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives at shift, department, and site levels.
Promote effective two-way communication within the team.
Apply Manufacturing Management System (MMS) best practices, tools, and techniques.
Monitor quality triggers and effectively use the Escalation Matrix during process deviations or equipment breakdowns.
Prepare accurate laboratory records, reports, and documentation.
Ensure timely adoption and effective use of organizational systems such as Harford and Orbis.
Perform equipment calibration to ensure data accuracy using Standard Process Charts.
Uphold quality standards throughout the production process.
Embrace behavioral changes that support the organization’s Way of Working.
Maintain 5S standards and cleanliness in the laboratory and work environment.
Take ownership of continuous personal development.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in one of the following disciplines:

Chemistry
Food Science and Technology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Laboratory Biotechnology

Experience and Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in the food or beverage industry.
Hands-on experience in laboratory testing or quality analysis.
Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and quality assurance.
Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Diversity and Inclusion

EABL is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. The company welcomes applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, educational background, or personal experiences, believing that diverse perspectives drive innovation and business success.

Recruitment Notice

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, indicate this when submitting your application.
EABL/Diageo will never ask candidates to pay any fee during the recruitment process.
Official recruitment communications will only come from email addresses ending with @diageo.com.

Employment Details

Worker Type: Regular
Primary Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Additional Locations: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Mwanza, Tanzania
Job Posting Date: 17th July 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the Diageo/EABL online careers portal before the closing date.

Application Deadline: 28th July 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY:

To apply for this job please visit diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.

Spread the love