Vacancy title:
Science Officer – Biosafety

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Environment]

Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 9 2025

Duty Station:
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda | Ntinda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose: 

Ensure compliance with biosafety and biosecurity standards in research and development activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support formulation of biosafety/biosecurity regulatory frameworks.
2. Conduct inspections/audits to ensure compliance with national/international standards.
3. Maintain digital biosafety/biosecurity regulatory platforms.
4. Process applications involving genetic techniques for UNCST decision-making.
5. Provide administrative support to the National Biosafety Committee.
6. Participate in biosafety awareness programs.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in biosafety, biosecurity, or laboratory management.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of biosafety regulations and best practices.
  • Risk assessment and regulatory compliance expertise.
  • Experience in laboratory/research facility audits.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Age Limit: Not more than 35 years.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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