Job Title: Laboratory Assistant – 3 Positions
Employer: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 31st December 2013
Reporting To: Quality Assurance Officers
Job Purpose: Provide support in all laboratory activities as need arises and ensure that the laboratory is in order.
Key Result Areas
- Prepare lab equipment in preparation for grading, cupping, sensory tasting and analysis.
- Handle all roasting and grinding of coffees as per set standards.
- Keep proper custody and record of equipment, chemicals and reagents in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepare requisitions for lab materials, chemicals and equipment in line with established guidelines.
- Ensure that the laboratory is safe and clean.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience;
- A diploma in Food processing OR equivalent qualifications. A certificate in Q and R grading will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 years working experience in a similar position.
Expected personal competences and skills
The successful applicants must have; 1. Teamwork skills; 2. Good communication skills; 3. Ability to pay attention to detail; 4. Computer skills.
Conditions of Service
The selected candidate will be contracted for three (3) years. The successful applicant will be based at the national COE in Kampala .
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees not later than 31st December 2013, 5:00 p.m. to; - Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267 , Kampala