Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (UTCC) was established by an Act of parliament in 1992 (Ch 211) as semi-autonomous body charged with the responsibility of controlling Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis in Uganda with a view of enhancing human health and agricultural production so as to contribute towards the improvement of the standard of living of Ugandans. UTCC now invites young, dynamic and energetic individuals to fill the following available position. These are contract jobs for an initial period of 5 (five) years renewed upon good performance.
Post: Laboratory Technician
Grade: UTCC scale 6
Age: 30 years and above
The Laboratory Technologist will be based and perform his/her du ties at the UTTRC Laboratory in Njeru Buikwe District in the areas of trypanosomiasis and parasitology. He/She will set up processes and analyze various biological samples using molecular biology techniques and biochemical assays. The Laboratory Technician will use general analytical fundamentals to exercise judgment in the planning and use of experimental techniques, the modification of existing techniques, and the analysis of data. The technician is expected to perform bio-chemical, cellular, and PCR-based assays, process and analyze data, maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and reports, use Excel spreadsheets,_ prepare written reports, and work independently in these Capacities. The laboratory Technician will be reponing to the Research & Development Manager.

Specific responsibilities:
• Collecting, receiving, labeling, and/or analyzing samples or sub
• stances using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
• Designing and executing laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording obsen/ations, and interpreting findings.
• Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Produce, analyze and document results in a timely manner.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:
• The candidate should have at least a Bachelors (second upper) in science with bias in Zoology, Parasitology or any other biological science related field from a reputable Institution.
• Two (2) years‘ experience in tsetse ortiypanosome related studies or intervention will be an added advantage.

Person Specifications
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills and able to maintain careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) is required.
• Demonstrated experience keeping accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and good at record keeping..

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

Job Qualifications: Not Specified  

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Job application procedure
If you believe you meet our requirements. have the necessary skills, you desire to succeed and make a difference, then apuiy and hand deliver a detailed CV, hard copies cf certified academic and professional certifites / transcripts, three (3) recommendation letters from your referees and a daytime telephone contact to the Human Resource & Administration Officer; before 5:00PM on Friday, February 25, 2020 at the address above
Applications received after the closing date will note be considered. Please note that UTCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by end of March 2020; please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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