LABORATORY ASSISTANT (Chemistry)
Full time @Gulu University posted 1 hour ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27937
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Position: Laboratory Assistant
Vacancy: One (01)
Salary Scale: PU13
Department: Chemistry
Faculty: Science
Reports To: Head of Department
Responsible For: Laboratory Attendant
Job Purpose
To assist in preparing and maintaining chemistry laboratories for practical teaching, examinations and research activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Assists in preparing reagents, apparatus and equipment for practical sessions and examinations.
ii. Arranges, issues, receives and safely stores chemicals, glassware and laboratory equipment.
iii. Assists students and staff in accessing and correct usage of laboratory facilities.
iv. Conducts routine laboratory tests and compiles reports under appropriate supervision.
v. Cleans and maintains glassware, laboratory equipment and work areas.
vi. Maintains stock, equipment, breakages and materials records used.
vii. Supports laboratory safety, quality-assurance and waste-management procedures.
viii. Reports promptly spillages, equipment faults, breakages and stock shortages.
ix. Supervises Laboratory Attendant.
Key Outputs
i. Reagents, apparatus and equipment for practical sessions and examinations prepared.
ii. Chemicals, glassware and Laboratory equipment properly arranged and safely stored.
iii. Students and staff assisted in accessing and correct usage of laboratory facilities.
iv. Routine laboratory tests conducted and reports compiled.
v. Glassware, laboratory equipment and work areas cleaned and maintained.
vi. Stock, equipment, breakage and material-usage records maintained.
vii. Laboratory safety, quality-assurance and waste-management procedures supported.
viii. Spillages, equipment faults, breakages and stock shortages promptly reported.
ix. Laboratory Attendant supervised.
Essential Skills and Competencies
i. Basic competence in reagent preparation, laboratory testing and equipment handling.
ii. Computer literacy
iii. Communication and interpersonal skills.
iv. Organizational skills
v. Should possess a high level of integrity, reliability, attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety.
Person Specifications
The applicant must possess a Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry/Biology) or a related field from a recognized higher education institution.
Age Limit
The applicant must be thirty (30) years old or below at the time of application.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment shall be on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of six (06) months (where applicable).
Mode of Application
Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- Recent passport-size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable).
- Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
- Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, in hard copy.
- Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00 pm on 13th October, 2026.
The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O Box 166, Gulu
Please Note
I. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
II. Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents, will not be shortlisted.
III. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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