Lab Technician in School of Agriculture and Food Sciences- CAVM Under Statute at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA :Deadline: Sep 5, 2023

Job Description

A. POSITION: Laboratory Technician in Food Science and Technology CAVM
B. POST LEVEL: 5.II
C. NUMBER OF POST: 1



D. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Technical Supporting
 To conduct laboratory tests and analysis
 To prepare practical work for students
 To curry out risk assessment for lab activities
 To collect and analyze samples
 To record and present data
 To control lab stock
 To safely keep chemicals and waste products
 Serves as the overall person in charge of laboratory administration
 Reporting to the head of department on the issues relating to laboratory requirements.
 Ensure the cleanliness of the laboratory, including appropriate restocking of the lab and its storage area.
 Prepare purchase orders for equipment and supplies required for practical classes.
 Assist an instructor in supervising a laboratory.
 Assist students with their experiments, projects and research, act as a resource person to instructors and students.
 Maintain records of student billings for breakages.
 Take and maintain student laboratory attendance records
 Perform routine and analytical determinations; solve problems and do research as needed.
 Assist staff in the use and operation of equipment.
 Prepare demonstrations and laboratory set-ups.
2. Lab maintenance
To ensure maintenance and cleaning of laboratory materials.



E. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices processes and procedures relevant to the Laboratory activities including use of modern food analysis equipment (like HPLC, GC, AAS, PCR, etc.).
2.Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
3. Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to change.