Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Regional Laboratory (4 Positions)
Organisation: Ministry of Water and Environment
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is a cabinet-level government ministry responsible for managing, securing, and sustaining Uganda’s water resources, environmental assets, and climate-resilience infrastructure. Headquartered along Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent / Port Bell Road in Luzira, Kampala, it works closely with agencies like the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Job Summary: Sampling and analysis of samples.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receives, labels and safely stores water, wastewater, sediment and biota samples.
- Analyses water, wastewater, sediment, biota and proficiency testing samples in the chemistry laboratory in accordance with the laboratory procedures.
- Participates in method verification in the chemistry laboratory in accordance with the laboratory procedures.
- Ensures safe removal and disposal of laboratory waste.
- Prepares reagents, standards and quality control samples.
- Responsible for environmental monitoring in the laboratories and sample storage areas.
- Maintains environmental monitoring records and ensures compliance to specifications.
- Carries out simple maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Carries out verification of Chemistry Laboratory measurement equipment.
- Participates in field sampling and data collection.
- Takes inventory and stock of laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables in the chemistry laboratory.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science Technology with a bias in Chemistry or Biology or Bio-chemistry.
- A Bachelor of Science and Technology in Chemistry is an added advantage.
Required Competences and Skills
- Team work: Works cooperatively and collaboratively.
- Initiative: Proactive, open to new ideas and champions innovation.
- Result Orientation: Takes up duty willingly and produces results.
- Communication: Actively listens and speaks respectfully.
- Integrity: Is open and honest and provides quality services without need for inducements.
- Time management: Always in time and accomplishes tasks in time.
- Loyalty: Complies with lawful instructions of Supervisor and is able to provide ongoing support to Supervisors tasks.
- Customer care: Responds well and attends to clients. Reflects a good image for the Public service.
How to Apply:
Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three referees. Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P. O Box 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Registry
Deadline: 2nd June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience