UEAB –Research Farm Laboratory Assistant at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Job Summary:

The University seeks a dynamic and experienced UEAB Research Farm Laboratory Assistant to oversee the hands-on practical training of students taking Agriculture and related courses at the university’s Research farm.

Duties and Responsibilities

These include but not limited to:

• Preparing laboratory practicals for each course offered in each semester in consultation with the course lecturer,
• Organizing timetable to accommodate all the different groups as per the offered courses for each semester so that the process is done without collision of classes and practicals,
• Organizing and preparing field plots for research use by students in accordance with acceptable research methodologies, assisting students in report writing and assigning and marking and submission of students’ field assignments,
• Administering CATS and Final laboratory exams and their submissions to the respective lecturers in time,
• Organizing crop establishment, crop agronomy, harvesting and storage and livestock management and production, supervising and assessment of students from other institutions coming for industrial attachment and any other duty assigned by the HOD-Agriculture Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to work harmoniously with the lecturers and other stakeholders to ensures effective and efficient training for skills development of the students which will make them competitive in the world of work after graduating from UEAB.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in agriculture, dairy science, animal science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Laboratory Technician in a university handling agriculture and livestock practicals, Agriculture teacher in secondary school, farm manager in a medium or large-scale agriculture farm, or a related field.
• Proven track record of strategic planning and operational management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance in industrial/ farm operations.