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Laboratory Assistant job at Fort Portal City Service Commission | Apply Now
Are you looking for laboratory jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Laboratory Assistant job at Fort Portal City Service Commission
Fort Portal, Uganda
Full-time
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Laboratory Assistant job at Fort Portal City Service Commission
Fort Portal City Service Commission
Laboratory assistants play a crucial role in supporting the operations of scientific laboratories across various industries, including healthcare, research institutions, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
Preparing Laboratory Materials: This involves tasks such as sterilizing equipment, preparing chemical solutions, and ensuring all necessary materials are available for experiments or analyses.
Conducting Experiments: Laboratory assistants may assist scientists or researchers in conducting experiments, tests, or analyses according to established protocols and procedures.
Data Collection and Recording: They are responsible for accurately recording data and observations during experiments, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring data integrity.
Instrument Maintenance: Laboratory assistants help maintain laboratory equipment by cleaning, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of instruments.
Sample Handling: This includes receiving, labeling, and storing samples, as well as preparing samples for analysis or distribution to other laboratories.
Quality Control: Participating in quality control procedures to ensure that experiments, tests, or analyses meet established standards and regulatory requirements.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and regulations, including handling hazardous materials, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Assisting Researchers: Providing assistance to researchers or laboratory staff as needed, which may involve tasks such as literature reviews, inventory management, or administrative support.
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Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for entry-level laboratory assistant positions. Some employers may prefer candidates with post-secondary education, such as an associate degree or certification in laboratory science or a related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques, such as pipetting, measuring, and sample preparation, is essential. Familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation is also valuable.
Attention to Detail: Laboratory work requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection, proper sample handling, and adherence to protocols.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data, troubleshoot experimental procedures, and identify potential issues or discrepancies is important for laboratory assistants.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for conveying information, collaborating with colleagues, and documenting experimental procedures and results.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are often required for tasks such as data entry, using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and operating software associated with laboratory instruments.
Safety Consciousness: Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and the ability to follow safety protocols to prevent accidents, injuries, or exposure to hazardous materials is critical.
Teamwork: Laboratory assistants often work as part of a team, so the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, follow instructions, and contribute to a positive work environment is important.
Flexibility and Adaptability: The willingness to learn new techniques, adapt to changing priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment is beneficial for laboratory assistants, especially in research settings where projects may evolve rapidly.
Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of relevant regulations and standards, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), depending on the industry and type of laboratory work being performed.
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