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

TAFORI is a research institution focused on forestry.

Responsibilities or duties

• To ensure dangerous or hazardous substances are correctly stored and handled;
• To carry out data collection by conducting laboratory/field tests and keeping proper records of the results;
• To monitor use of consumables and assist with ensuring adequate stocks are on hand;
• To operate and maintain laboratory/field equipment;
• To prepare and maintain a detailed inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment;
• To coordinate and maintain laboratory quality control;
• To receive, extract and record samples for laboratory investigation;
• To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and investigation;
• To maintain list of laboratory equipment;
• To carry out laboratory verification and examination of samples collected from the field and record the results and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

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

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology and Laboratory Science from a recognized Institution.

• To ensure dangerous or hazardous substances are correctly stored and handled;
• To carry out data collection by conducting laboratory/field tests and keeping proper records of the results;
• To monitor use of consumables and assist with ensuring adequate stocks are on hand;
• To operate and maintain laboratory/field equipment;
• To prepare and maintain a detailed inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment;
• To coordinate and maintain laboratory quality control;
• To receive, extract and record samples for laboratory investigation;
• To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and investigation;
• To maintain list of laboratory equipment;
• To carry out laboratory verification and examination of samples collected from the field and record the results and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

• Laboratory Technology
• Biotechnology
• Laboratory Science
• Data Collection
• Record Keeping
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• Sample Handling and Analysis

• Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology
• Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Science
• Degree from a recognized Institution