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Job Title:
Laboratory Technician – Agriculture & Applied Science, Nutrition, Food Science & Technology Department
Employer:
Bugema University
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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About the Organisation
Bugema University is a private, co-educational institution of higher learning located in Kalagala, Luweero District, Uganda, approximately 33 kilometers northeast of Kampala. Established in 1948 as the Bugema Missionary Training School to train teachers and pastors for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Africa, it evolved into Bugema Missionary College and later Bugema Adventist College.
In 1994, it attained university status, and in 1997, it was licensed by the Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports to operate as a university. Affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Bugema University is part of the global Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second-largest Christian school system.
The university offers a diverse range of academic programs across various disciplines, including Business Administration, Education, Theology and Religious Studies, Science and Technology, Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Health and Allied Sciences, and Social Sciences.
It provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, some in collaboration with international institutions like the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (Kenya), and Central Luzon State University (Philippines). The university's mission is to offer an excellent and distinctive holistic Christian education designed to prepare students, through training, research, and scholarship, for productive lives of service to God and the community with integrity, encapsulated in its motto: "Excellence in Service."
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Laboratory Technician – Agriculture & Applied Science, Nutrition, Food Science & Technology Department job at Bugema University
Bugema University
Job Description
The Technician will play a vital role in supporting teaching and research activities by managing laboratory operations, preparing materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and providing technical assistance to both staff and students. The position is based on a three-year renewable contract upon satisfactory performance.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Prepare reagents, samples, and other materials required for practical sessions.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the lab.
Assist lecturers and students in carrying out experiments and practicals.
Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Provide technical support for research activities.
Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities and incidents.
Report any malfunction or need for repair to the Head of Department.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline with at least First Class or Second Class Upper Division.
Applicants with a Second Class Lower Division may be considered under special circumstances.
Ordinary Diploma (Credit or above) in a relevant field.
At least three (3) years of experience as an Assistant Technician or equivalent.
Specialization or experience in Nutrition is preferred.
Strong technical and practical knowledge in laboratory management.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
How to Apply
Submit your application letter, detailed CV, certified academic transcripts, and certificates to:
Human Resource Management
Bugema University
Email: hrm@bugemauniv.ac.ug
Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope or in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Bugema University is an equal opportunity employer. Impersonation of any kind is a criminal offense. Applicants who do not receive feedback after the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
