12 May 2014

Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy at Nkumba University


Organisation:  Nkumba UniversityDuty Station:  Entebbe, UgandaReports to: Dean of School of SciencesNkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). Its mission is to provide an environment that enables the cultivation of Competence, Confidence, Creativity and Character in the academic, professional and social interaction. The University is strengthening its management and administrative systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals.Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician will offer technical support, ensuring that equipment in the laboratories is functioning properly and is ready to use, right materials are available for particular lesions. Work closely with students to explain or demonstrate experiments or how to use equipment as well as helping lecturers and individual students with research projects.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Work closely with Academic Staff to discuss timetable, equipment requirements and work plans.Routinely test experiments prior the lecturers.Prepare equipment and chemicals needed for the lecturers.Maintain equipment and laboratory apparatus.Ensure that equipment is properly cleaned and chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored.Offer technical support to Lecturers and students.Actively participate in research projects in the School.Ensure compliance and adherence to all health and safety procedures in place. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree preferably in Biochemistry, Laboratory Technology, Technology Chemistry and Medical Laboratory TechnologyPossession of masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantageA minimum of three years’ experience in the laboratory work.Practical organization skillsComputer literacy skills Effective communication skillsAll those willing to work in one of Uganda’s leading higher institutions of learning should please hand deliver 13 copies of the following documents to the address below OR hand delivered:Dully filled application form, Download Here. Detailed curriculum vitae.Copies of certificates and three sealed letters of reference.P.O. Box 237, Entebbe. Uganda.NB: Please clearly indicate the post applied for on the envelope (‘‘Application for theposition of ………’’.). Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.Deadline: 19th May 2014 by 5:00 p.m.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

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