Job Title :Trainee -Laboratory Technician
Vacancy Code :TLTX01
Reporting line :Quality Manager
Duration : Full Time-Contract
Duty Station :Tororo
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven and detail oriented Trainee -Laboratory
Technician to join our intensive Training Program. The successful candidate will work
under the direct mentorship of the Quality Manager to: ensure safety of people and
equipment as well as environment, Operate, Calibrate clean and troubleshhoo lab
instruments to ensure reliability. Disinfect work areas, dispose of hazadious waste
properly and ensure compliance to procedures,practices, regulations that can make the
overall objective attainable.This program is structured to transition high -performing
trainees into full time technical roles
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Report any anomaly observed on the machines to the supervisor. (Do first
level inspection on all the Lab equipments available for routine tests.)
• Participate in the site health, safety and environment management programs
• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and
get confirmation that they are correctly understood
• Ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Clean all the Machines and apparatus and maintains a clean environment in
the Laboratory.
• Perform tasks in accordance with Sarrai health, safety and environment standards,
procedures and policies.
• Adheres to and implements defined safe working procedures and practices in the
Laboratory.
• Analyse industrial and laboratory trials for product development and improvement in
mill shop samples for process optimisation.
• Carry out accurate and timely analysis of cement samples for the final
product, competitor samples and customer complaints for both chemistry,
physical and mechanical tests.
• Take records of all tests in TIS and informs the supervisor on any variations
detected.
• Report any anomalies with the sampling equipments. (eg Auto samplers)
• Ensure all the quality targets are met while on shift and take corrective

action.
• Monitoring the grinding aid flow to the cement mills according to the set
targets to achieve quality targets.
• Adhere to and implement defined safe working procedures and practices in the
laboratory
Required Qualifications skills and attributes.
• Diploma in Chemistry or a closely related field from a recognised university
• Must have graduated within the last two to three years (2-3) years

Technical Competencies
• Strong analytical thinking, eagerness to learn, effective verbal/written
communication and the ability to thrive in a team
• Handle hazardous chemicals safely andd follow factory health lines
• Record test results accurately in logs or diital systems like Laboratory Information
Management System
• High safety consciousness, adaptability and a proactive problem-solving attitude
• Strong Knowledge of cement packing , bagging, loading and dispatch operations
• Ability to operate,monitor, troubleshoot packingmachines,conveyors,compressors,
elevators, feeders, and related equipment chemical testing ,
• Knowledge of cement quality requirements and prevention of product contamination
Profile & Personal Qualities
• Good written and oral Communication skills and good stakeholder management
skills.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Right attitude to work in a demanding, challenging and busy environment.
• Able to work extended hours when need araise
How to apply:
Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful
candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what
it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should
include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration,
Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact
to the stipulated email address not later than 22nd Sept 2026. (Email your
application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the
environment).
Key Notes:
1. Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the
recruitment.
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as
one document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Any form of canvassing
6. will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Human Resource Manager
Hima Cement Tororo Grinding Station, Plot 146 West Budama
Nyangole Tororo