Geotechnical 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; Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2

    Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 3

  Bachelor’s Degree in Geology Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

• • 2
    Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• • 3
    Inclusiveness

• • 4
    Accountability

• • 5
    Communication

• • 6
    Teamwork

• • 7. Client/citizen focus

• • 8. Professionalism

• • 9. Commitment to continuous learning

• • 10. Resource management skills

• • 11. Analytical skills

• • 12. Problem solving skills

• • 13. Decision making skills

• • 14. Time management skills

• • 15. Risk management skills

• • 16. Results oriented

• • 17. Digital literacy skills

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

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