Job Title: Laboratory Assistant (4 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: National Drug
Authority (NDA)
Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Laboratory
Technician
Technician
About US:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was
established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of
Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other
healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of
human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the
regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of
Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other
healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of
human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the
regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Assistant will take
custody of laboratory supplies and clean laboratory equipment
custody of laboratory supplies and clean laboratory equipment
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Ensure
safe custody of laboratory equipment and supplies
Ensure
safe custody of laboratory equipment and supplies
·
Ensure
cleanliness of laboratory equipment in accordance with written procedures.
Ensure
cleanliness of laboratory equipment in accordance with written procedures.
·
Distill
water and prepares chemical reagents for use in testing of samples
Distill
water and prepares chemical reagents for use in testing of samples
·
Receives
samples for testing from the data clerk and delivers them to the
laboratory.
Receives
samples for testing from the data clerk and delivers them to the
laboratory.
·
Delivers
samples for storage to the retention stores for proper storage
Delivers
samples for storage to the retention stores for proper storage
·
Participate
in sample preparation for attribute sampling
Participate
in sample preparation for attribute sampling
·
Ensure
glassware is clean and fit for intended use according to laboratory
procedures.
Ensure
glassware is clean and fit for intended use according to laboratory
procedures.
·
Daily
verification of pH meters and analytical balances.
Daily
verification of pH meters and analytical balances.
·
Actively
participate in laboratory quality management system activities as required.
Actively
participate in laboratory quality management system activities as required.
·
Ensure
good housekeeping practices and cleaning of laboratory testing areas.
Ensure
good housekeeping practices and cleaning of laboratory testing areas.
·
Perform
any other duties as assigned from time to time
Perform
any other duties as assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: The ideal candidate for the National Drug Authority (NDA) Laboratory Assistant job placement
should preferably hold an Ordinary
Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) from a reputable Institution.
Experience: The ideal candidate for the National Drug Authority (NDA) Laboratory Assistant job placement
should preferably hold an Ordinary
Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) from a reputable Institution.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together with your
Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1) should be
your current or most recent employer either electronically to the e-mail
address- [email protected] or hand delivered to National Drug Authority office, 1st
Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue opposite TWED PLAZA. Your application
should be addressed to the Head Human Resources and Administration, National
Drug Authority.
a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together with your
Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1) should be
your current or most recent employer either electronically to the e-mail
address- [email protected] or hand delivered to National Drug Authority office, 1st
Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue opposite TWED PLAZA. Your application
should be addressed to the Head Human Resources and Administration, National
Drug Authority.
Deadline: 10th
January 2018
January 2018
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