Food Nutrient and additives Laboratory Officer at Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) Under Statute :Deadline: Apr 22, 2024

Job responsibilities

1) Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible; 2) Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements; 3) Keeping of technical records; 4) Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents; 5) Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty; 6) Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities; 7) Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;

8) Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated; 9) Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery; 10) Training and coaching students on attachment; 11) Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports; 12) Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist; 13) Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents; 14) Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person; 15) Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses; 16) Participating in standardization 17) Perform any other organization related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the direct supervisor and any other duly authorised person.

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences & Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 4
  Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Resource management skills

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    Analytical skills

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    Problem solving skills

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    Decision making skills

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    Time management skills

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    Risk management skills

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    Results oriented

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    Digital literacy skills

• 9. Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

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