Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Organization: Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Project Name: World Bank
Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Center of Excellence (ACE II)
Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Center of Excellence (ACE II)
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), is the second
oldest public University in Uganda established by an Act of Parliament of the
Republic of Uganda, and with a vision “to be a centre of academic and
professional excellence in Science and Technology.
oldest public University in Uganda established by an Act of Parliament of the
Republic of Uganda, and with a vision “to be a centre of academic and
professional excellence in Science and Technology.
About World Bank ACE II Project:
MUST is one of the 24 competitively and transparently selected
institutions of higher learning in Eastern and Southern Africa to receive
funding under ACE II Project from International Development Association
(IDA)/World Bank. ACE II project is a regional project involving eight
countries namely, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
and Zambia. The project seeks to promote regional specialization among
participating institutions within areas that address regional development
challenges through strengthening the capacities of higher education
institutions of learning to deliver quality, market- relevant post-graduate
education, and build collaborative research capacity as well as conduct high
quality applied research in five regional priority areas: industry,
agriculture, health, education and applied statistics. One of these ACE II
centers of excellence hosted at MUST- Pharm- Biotechnolgy and Traditional
Medicine Center (PHARMBIOTRAC) will provide a regional platform for innovative
drug development, including exploring the use of traditional medicine in the
region.
institutions of higher learning in Eastern and Southern Africa to receive
funding under ACE II Project from International Development Association
(IDA)/World Bank. ACE II project is a regional project involving eight
countries namely, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
and Zambia. The project seeks to promote regional specialization among
participating institutions within areas that address regional development
challenges through strengthening the capacities of higher education
institutions of learning to deliver quality, market- relevant post-graduate
education, and build collaborative research capacity as well as conduct high
quality applied research in five regional priority areas: industry,
agriculture, health, education and applied statistics. One of these ACE II
centers of excellence hosted at MUST- Pharm- Biotechnolgy and Traditional
Medicine Center (PHARMBIOTRAC) will provide a regional platform for innovative
drug development, including exploring the use of traditional medicine in the
region.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the general smooth running of the
laboratory but more specifically: - Supports students and faculty to perform
laboratory tests, analyses, experiments, etc; - Preparing reagents, specimens and samples
for analyses, practical, etc; - Constructing, maintaining and operating
standard laboratory equipment, following standard operating procedure
(SOP); - Ensuring the laboratory is well stocked
and resourced at all times; - In charge of following and ensuring strict
safety procedures and safety checks in the laboratory are adhered to; - Prepare and submit periodic reports on
performance and safety of the laboratory.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Bank ACE
II Project Laboratory Technologist job opportunity should hold a Bachelor
of Science degree in Laboratory Technology or Science Technology or
Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution; - Possession of a Master’s Degree in
Molecular biology or biotechnology will be added advantage; - A minimum of two years’ work experience in
a busy and accredited laboratory or industry; - Excellent interpersonal skills,
self-driven, faithful and trustworthy; - Should be able to train in modem
laboratory methods and handling of modern equipment including
biotechnology - Experience with experimental laboratory
animals is an asset; - Previous experience in working with
medicinal and / or aromatic plant extracts is an asset; - Age: Between 30-45 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
World Bank ACE II Project are encouraged to send an application letter, Copies
of relevant academic/professional transcripts & certificates, Detailed
curriculum vitae, Names and addresses of three professional referees,
Applicant’s physical address, telephone contact, and email address; and Any
other relevant information to;
World Bank ACE II Project are encouraged to send an application letter, Copies
of relevant academic/professional transcripts & certificates, Detailed
curriculum vitae, Names and addresses of three professional referees,
Applicant’s physical address, telephone contact, and email address; and Any
other relevant information to;
The University Secretary,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 17th
February, 2017
February, 2017
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