Laboratory Technician job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Laboratory Technician job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 19 September 2022

Hiring Organization: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job Details:

Job Summary:
• Provide support in all laboratory activities as need arises andensure that the laboratory is in order.

Key Result Areas
• Prepare laboratory equipment for grading, cupping, sensory tasting andanalysis;
• Roasting and grinding of coffees as per set standards;
• Keep proper custody of equipment, chemicals and reagents in line with theStandard Operating Procedures;
• Carry out analysis of coffee samples, soil samples and other coffee-relatedproducts
• Prepare requisitions for laboratory materials, chemicals and equipment in linewith established guidelines;
• Ensure that the laboratory is safe and everything therein;
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Education:
The ideal candidate must have;
• Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science Management or related field froma recognized university with three (3) years’ experience;
• Certificate in Basic Quality Control or coffee roasting will be an addedadvantage.

Minimum Experience
• Three (3) years working experience in a relevant field.

Expected Personal Competences And Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Paying attention to detail
• Time management

Application procedure

• Follow the following link below to access the available positions: https://mis.ugandacoffee.go.ug/cportal/career
• Signup before applying for the vacancy.
• Identify the vacancy that interests you and click “Apply for this Vacancy”
• Fill the Application Form and follow the prompts accordingly.
• Upload Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates as a singleDocument of maximum size 2MB, in Portable Document Format (pdf).
• In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us onucda_hr@ugandacoffee.go.ug
• Please note the deadline for applications is 19th September 2022.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Terms Of Employment
• The holders of these positions will be offered contracts subject to the Ministry ofPublic Service Guidelines on Rationalization of Government Agencies and PublicExpenditure Exercise.