Laboratory Technician (Kampala) at National Building Review Board (NBRB) Uganda

Job Description

Ref.  NBRBOl-26/07:    LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Salary   Scale:

Reporting     to:

NBRB6 Senior Laboratory Technician

Purpose:                     To  support  the   delivery of  accurate  and   timely laboratory services    through    effective   handling    of    samples,    execution    of    tests, maintenance    of   equipment,   adherence   to   safety  standards,    and    proper documentation,   in  line   with  established   procedures   and   quality  assurance protocols.

Key  Duties    and  Responsibilities:

1. Sample Management:  Receiving, labeling,  registering,  and    preparing samples  for  analysis  while ensuring  safe  custody  and   traceability.
2. Testing  and     Analysis:    Conducting    routine    laboratory    tests    in accordance  with  approved  manuals,   work instructions,   and   standard test   methods;  interpreting  and   compiling results  for  reporting.
3. Equipment  Maintenance:     Cleaning,    sanitizing,     calibrating,     and maintaining  laboratory  equipment  to  ensure  functionality  and   safety.
4. Quality and  Safety Assurance:  Adhering to  laboratory  safety protocols and        quality   assurance    standards    to   maintain    a   clean,   safe,   and compliant  working environment.
5. Inventory Control: Monitoring and  maintaining  stock levels of reagents and   consumables,   and   making requisitions  as  necessary.
6. Documentation  and    Reporting:  Keeping  accurate   records   of   tests, investigations, and     results;    preparing    and     submitting    laboratory reports.

Vll.              Perform other duties as  assigned  by  the   supervisor  or  other  mandated authority.

Person   specifications

(a)       Academic   and  Professional    Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s  Degree  (Hons) in:   Construction    Materials   Testing,   Civil Engineering,  Electrical  Engineering  or  Mechanical  Engineering  from a recognized institution.

(b)       Working   Experience

At least two  (02) years relevant  Laboratory Techniques  working experience in a government  or  other reputable  organisation

c).  Competencies

i).  Technical

1. Analytical  and   technical  testing  skills
2. Quality  assurance   and   safety management

iii.        Attention  to  detail  and   concern  for  standards

ii).  Behavioral

1. Team work
2. Accountability
3. Pu blic  Relations IV.       Customer  care v.      Results  oriented VI.      Creativity

VII.     System thinking

VI11.     Interpersonal   relations

lX.      Communication  excellence x.      Time  management

Xl.      Integrity

Xll.     Problem solving and   decision-making xiii.  Integrity  and   accountability

XlV.    Time  management