Technicians- Microbiology and Chemistry :::: UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Position: Technicians- Microbiology and Chemistry
Salary Scale UNBS 7)

Reporting to the Head of Chemistry Laboratory or Micro Biology or Electrical as the case may be. The successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties; Maintain adequate sterile glassware and sampling tools for daily use; receive samples for analysis and appropriate storage where necessary; maintain equipment in operating conditions and service checks; collect samples from the industries and other relevant sources (sampling);perform tests and maintain detailed records of all analysis; supervise house keeping of the laboratory, prepare the lists of items to be purchased; check; whether electricity, gas, water supplies, air-conditioning and other services are in order; initiate or recommend corrective quality control activities/system of the laboratories to conform to the authorized policies, procedures and sound laboratory practice.

Qualifications and other requirements:
? The successful candidates shall have a good Diploma in Chemistry or Bio- Chemistry, Food Science from a- recognized institution
? Must be computer literate with skills in ME Word,.Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
? Minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory setting
? Being conversant with ISO/IEC17025 and having worked in an accredited lab will be an added advantage,

Mode of Application;
Interested persons with the requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identify cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, 5th November 2010.

The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329, KAMPALA,

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