Laboratory Assistants(Uganda Coffee Development Authority)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:   Laboratory Assistants
Post(s):3 Jobs
Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st December 2013 (5:00pm)

Reports to: Quality Assurance Officers

About UCDA:
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established by statutory mandate in 1991 following the liberalization of the coffee industry. The Statute mandates UCDA to: “oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers”. UCDA is implementing the Robusta Coffee Centre of Excellence Project with support from aBi Trust. The COE Project is aimed at developing a sustainable coffee value chain through development of technologies, innovations and promotion of best practices along the coffee value chain, exploring best practices in coffee, conducting specific research to provide accurate information, and carrying out demonstration activities with the view of improving household incomes, and creating a coffee culture. The COE will offer recognized expertise and experience to benefit members of the coffee sector, and also demonstrate the best coffee practices.

Job Summary:
The Laboratory Assistant will provide support in all laboratory activities as need arises and ensure that the laboratory is in order.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    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.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold 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.
    Good team ethic
    Good communication skills;
    Ability to pay attention to detail;
    Computer literacy skills.

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 to; Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications should be sent to:  ucda@ugandacoffee.org.