Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Food Microbiology Officer at Rwanda Standards Board (RSB). Level: 5.II. Post: 1. Under Contract.

Responsibilities or duties

• Receiving and Ensuring proper storage of samples
• Carrying out tests and prepare reports
• Preparation of media and reagents
• Managing reference cultures
• Technical evaluation of received culture media
• Check quality performance of culture media and keep records.
• Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system
• Maintain and monitor the microbiology assigned Equipment and retain records
• Initiate and update the laboratory management on new technology to improve the quality of results and minimise testing duration.
• Perform other activities assigned the supervisor
• Participate in standardization activities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Exams to be conducted: 1:PsychometricTest, 2:Written, 3:Oral. Reports To: Director of Biotechnology Laboratories Unit.

• Receiving and Ensuring proper storage of samples
• Carrying out tests and prepare reports
• Preparation of media and reagents
• Managing reference cultures
• Technical evaluation of received culture media
• Check quality performance of culture media and keep records.
• Implementing and participating in review of Microbiology laboratory quality system
• Maintain and monitor the microbiology assigned Equipment and retain records
• Initiate and update the laboratory management on new technology to improve the quality of results and minimise testing duration.
• Perform other activities assigned the supervisor
• Participate in standardization activities.