Fresher Laboratory Assistant Job Careers – Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Organization: Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Ref: MIUL/AKPL/LA/20/07/2018
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Quality Control Officer
About US:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check the physical characteristics of products on the production line.
- Analyze / check products, semi products and raw materials quality parameters and ensure the meet the required standards.
- Prepare daily activity reports and submit same to the Quality Control Officer accordingly
- Work closely with the Production Supervisors on quality related matters.
- Clean-up spills by proper methods ( Housekeeping)
- Carry out record keeping for the laboratory activities.
- Perform simple repairs and/or calibrations of equipment.
- Prepare reagents for laboratory tests where required.
- Collect samples of products, semi products and raw materials for analysis.
- Clean laboratory apparatus after any laboratory analysis and tests.
- Adhere to the health and safety and QMS guidelines / SOPs at all times.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Mukwano Laboratory Assistant job must hold an Advanced Level Certificate with science combination and Chemistry, a Certificate or Ordinary Diploma in laboratory Technology, food science & technology processing or Chemical Engineering
- One year of relevant work experience in a manufacturing set up.
- Should have a positive attitude, be self-driven, flexible, results focused, creative, innovative, work for long hours and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- S/He should have effective report writing, communication and good customer care skills.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials, L.C1 letter, National ID and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P.O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.
Deadline: 31st July 2018
NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted not later than one week after deadline.
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