Laboratory Technician Jobs – Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports To:  Quality Assurance

 

About US:

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established as a public Authority and its mandate is to regulate, promote and oversee the quality of coffee along the entire value chain, support research and development, promote production, and improve the marketing of coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to the farmers.

 

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

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science Management or related field from a recognized university with three (3) years’ experience;
  • Certificate in Basic Quality Control or coffee roasting will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years working experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Paying attention to detail
  • Time management

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply at the link below.

 

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Fill the Application Form and follow the prompts accordingly

 

Upload Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates as a single document of maximum size 2MB, in Portable Document Format (pdf).

 

In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on ucda_hr@ugandacoffee.go.ug

 

Deadline: 19th September 2022.

 

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