Vacancy title:
2 Calibration Technician
Jobs at:
CIDRZDeadline of this Job:
Friday, February 28 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Description:
Reports to Calibration Centre – Technical Manager. The incumbent ensures precision and reliability in calibrating laboratory equipment, adhering to ISO 17025 standards and SADCAS TR09 traceability requirements. H/she will support the Ministry of Health’s goal of delivering high-quality laboratory diagnostics by maintaining rigorous calibration and traceability protocols.
Main Duties:
• Performs detailed calibration of laboratory equipment per ISO 17025 standards, ensuring full traceability and compliance with SADCAS TR09 guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and updates calibration schedules to sustain optimal equipment performance.
• Verifies calibration methods and ensures calibration standards are fit for use.
• Evaluates measurement uncertainties and ensures they are documented in alignment with ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Ensures that all calibrations performed are traceable to national or international standards, following the SADCAS TR09 policy on metrological traceability.
• Records calibration data, test results, and any deviations in technical records, including corrective actions.
• Issues calibration certificates and ensure they include necessary traceability information, measurement uncertainties, and statements of conformity where applicable.
• Identifies and reports non-conformities in calibration procedures or results.
• Approves and validates calibration certificates and related technical reports.
• Monitors and maintains environmental conditions in calibration areas to avoid impacting measurement reliability.
• Oversees equipment maintenance schedules, perform preventive maintenance, and promptly address calibration-related issues.
• Assists in developing and validating new calibration methods to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior staff or calibration technicians as required.
Qualifications:
• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in calibration and maintenance of laboratory or medical equipment.
• Certification or advanced training in ISO 17025:2017 strongly desired.
• In-depth understanding of calibration principles, including metrological traceability and measurement uncertainty as per SADCAS TR09.
• Competence in method development, troubleshooting, and validation of calibration procedures.
• Demonstrated experience of having worked or working in a laboratory that is accredited to ISO 17025 or implementing a QMS based on ISO 17025.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring and its impact on calibration outcomes.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of metrological traceability principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills to ensure accurate technical records.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
• Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply for this job please visit jobs.cidrz.org.
All Jobs
Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out.