Job Description
Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator / Veterinary Laboratory Manager Senior Research Technician with the following responsibilities:
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Conduct research in Veterinary Laboratory Quality Assurance in collaboration with other researchers in their regular activities.
– Implements and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance/quality control program including preparing and distributing blind samples, ordering and distributing quarterly quality control standards.
– Reviews and evaluates all laboratory results / records, applying quality assurance criteria.
– Continuously reviews and updates the Laboratory’s Quality Manual.
– Continuously reviews and updates the Laboratory SOP’s
– Serves as Safety Officer for veterinary Diagnostic Labs
– Reviews all quality control data and prepares quarterly compliance reports for submittal to the Veterinary Manager Senior Research Technician
– Conducts the annual internal quality system audit and prepares the annual report which is submitted to the Veterinary Manager Senior Research Technician
– Assists analysts in trouble shooting quality assurance/quality control problems and making appropriate corrections to their systems.
– Train lab managers and technicians on regulatory and safety issues
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing
– Follows all written work instructions as approved by the quality assurance/quality control program
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Virology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Studies
10 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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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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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of at least eight (8) extension materials including technical guidelines
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Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technology for animal resources development
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Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
