Job Title: Laboratory Field Assistant
About this Job:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) is a dynamic Research and development institution, a parastatal organization under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry whose mandate includes engaging in activities that will lead to rapid industrialisation of Uganda. Core activities of the Institute include:
i. Establishment of platforms for value addition.
ii. Technology Transfer and Technology Development.
iii. Product development and design of industrial processes.
iv. Enhanced provision of analytical laboratory services.
v. Prototyping of products and processes.
vi. Business incubation.
vii. Technical skills development and industrial internship among others.
In pursuit of the above, the Institute requires services of skilled and experienced Personnel for the following positions
Laboratory Field Assistant (1 position)
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to perform a support role in the production of vaccine products in accordance with regulatory requirements and cGMP. Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks within a team environment focusing on coordinating laboratory activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)
• Carry out laboratory and field tasks under minimum supervision.
• Record observations, measurements and report the results.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining clean rooms and equipment.
• Assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.
• Assist in collection and transportation of field samples, finished products, equipment etc.
Additional responsibilities include assisting in experiments of simple to moderate complexity under supervision, preparing technical reports, and summaries of assigned projects. The candidate must be comfortable performing laboratory bench work. This individual will adhere to all requirements of established quality systems.
Requirement:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a Diploma in a laboratory related field. Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in a Research or GMP Quality Control laboratory; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP regulations and the ability to review and understand test data is highly desirable.
Understanding and the ability to follow safety precautions and procedures which apply to the activities in the laboratory is required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment is a necessity. Candidates must be able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and also have the ability to work independently.
Candidates must have strong mathematics skills; strong scientific background; excellent skills in prioritization and achievement of goals and objectives; excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently following verbal instructions and SOPs. Flexibility and a passion to drive for results are key for this position.
Candidates MUST possess a clean, valid driver’s license as the position involves a significant amount of field work.
How to apply:
Details of the advertised positions can be viewed on our website; www.uiri.org . Candidates are advised to include their telephone and email addresses on their c.vs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with in two weeks.
DEADLINE:
Handwritten applications with copies of academic credentials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address below not later than 4th APRIL 2012.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , UGANDA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PLOT 42 A MUKABYA ROAD- NAKAWA INDUSTRIAL , P.O.BOX 7086, KAMPALA -UGANDA
