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Senior Technician - Department of Physiology
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-11Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
senior technicianlaboratoryphysiologymakerere universitykampalaugandaresearch supportmid-levelbiomedical laboratoryeducationsenior technicianlab technician
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Makerere University is hiring a Senior Technician in the Department of Physiology to maintain laboratory equipment, support research and consultancy, supervise student practicals, and ensure quality control and safety. The role requires a Master’s in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management or a related discipline, plus at least 5 years of laboratory experience.
- Senior technical role in a university physiology laboratory
- Involves research support, student practicals, and lab management
- Requires a Master’s in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management or related field
- At least 5 years of laboratory work experience needed
- Focus on quality control, safety, and mentoring support staff
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in senior technician, lab technician, research supportThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- Key Duties &
Responsibilities
- 1.
- Ensure harmonious working relationships amongst staff under his/her care;
- 2.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities;
- 3.
- Maintain financial and other resources in the course of duty;
- 4.
- Participate in research & consultancy;
- 5.
- Compile reports and inventories;
- 6.
- Prepare and supervise students’ practicals;
- 7.
- Maintain guidelines & regulations to ensure quality control and safety in the workplace;
- 8.
- Induct and mentor support staff in technical skills;
- 9.
- Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department
- Required Qualifications
- i.
- Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management or related discipline;
- ii.
- At least an upper second Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology.
- At least 5 years working
Experience
- in Laboratory work
- Skills/Competences
- i.
- Ability to handle clients in a courteous manner
- ii.
- Interpersonal skills and team work
- iii.
- Ability to communicate precisely
- iv.
- Analytical skills
- v.
- Proficiency in using machines and computers
- vi.
- Time management
- vii.
- Concern for safety
- Tags
- Teaching, training
- Education, academic
- Mid-level
- Uganda
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