Vacancy title:
Lab / Quality Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Machapala Group

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nyenga, Jinja | Jinja

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Machapala Group is recruiting for its subsidiary, Machame Refineries, a fast-growing energy company commissioning a state-of-the-art pyrolysis plant in Nyenga, Jinja. The plant will convert waste tyres and plastics into pyrolysis oil and other sustainable fuels, contributing to industrial energy solutions and circular economy development. We invite applications from highly competent, disciplined, and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

Job Summary

The Lab / Quality Technician is responsible for conducting product testing, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting process optimization through accurate laboratory analysis and reporting.

Key Result Areas

• Product testing (including viscosity, density, moisture content, and other parameters) is conducted accurately and within required timelines.
• Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are prepared, verified, and issued for all products.
• Laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and operated in accordance with standards.
• Quality deviations are identified, documented, and escalated for corrective action.
• Records of test results, samples, and quality data are properly maintained and controlled.
• Environmental and emissions monitoring activities are supported in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an industrial or quality control laboratory is required. Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills are essential.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Submit your CV and copies of academic and professional certificates by Wednesday 15th April, 2026. Address your application to: Chief Executive Officer, Machame Refineries. Clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject of the mail. Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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