Aquaculture Technician at Mawego Technical Training Institute

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cataloguing recordings and making them available when requested
• Coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of equipment
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly
• Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored
• Maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus
• Preparing equipment and chemicals before practical lessons
• Record keeping for students’ practical sessions, tracking methods, results
• Maintaining water quality for within the culture systems.
• Assisting trainees with their practical lessons.
• Any other duties that may from time to time be assigned
• To liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans for practical sessions

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Aquaculture
• 3 years’ experience
• Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and integrity