Laboratory Assistant job at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)

Laboratory Assistant job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 29 July 2022

Hiring Organization: Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)

Job Details:

Laboratory Assistant

Qualification and experience
• A Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience/ Training in Anatomy, Histology or Embryology techniques shall be an added advantage.
• Should be computer literate, industrious &self-driven, willing to work long hours, a strong team worker, and result -oriented.
• Should be between 25 – 35 years of age.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of the Gross Anatomy Laboratory.
• Participating in preparation of gross anatomy specimens.
• Maintaining gross anatomy specimens.
• Organizing the laboratory and maintaining equipment functionality.
• Preparing laboratory exercises in line with the course syllabus and lectures.
• Setting up laboratory specimens, equipment and the anatomy tables
• for scheduled laboratory sessions, practical exams, and events.
• Demonstrations of the anatomy tables, models, human or animal specimens during lab, events, and other activities.
• Arranging and displaying anatomical specimens to students for practical sessions.
• Prepare laboratory practical exams.
• Ensuring proper handling and care of laboratory chemicals and reagents.
• Ensuring proper waste disposal of laboratory specimens, chemicals and reagents.
• Any other duties that may be assigned in accordance with curricular objectives and learning outcomes.

Application procedure

Applicants are required to submit formal application letters accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of all relevant academic documents, and copies of their National Identification Cards. In addition, they should indicate three names, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of professional referees. Two of the referees should separately send sealed confidential reference letters attesting to the applicant’s competences for the job applied for.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 29th July, 2022 at 5.00 pm.

The Secretary Appointments Board,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology,
P.O Box 1410, Mbarara
Email: us@must.ac.ug

Physical Address:
Office of the University Secretary,
Estates and Works block,
Kihumuro Campus,
Mbarara (7kms on Mbarara- Bushenyi Road)