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Tume ya Nguvu za Atomu Tanzania (TAEC) is seeking a Laboratory Scientist II (Non-Medical) in Radiochemistry.

Responsibilities or duties

• To assist Researchers in the collection of data, technical information and analysis;
• To implement the Radiation Protection/nuclear Technology application programs by performing laboratory activities and keeping proper records of results;
• To keep an inventory and make routine check of performance of laboratory equipment;
• To assist researchers/scientific staff in the preparation of experiments;
• To ensure availability of laboratory materials and their safe custody;
• To perform preventive maintenance or repair of electronic and electrical instruments;
• To receive and install new instruments and immediately submit a series of acceptance tests;
• To perform quality control and preventive maintenance procedures as described in the operation/service manuals for all Commission equipment under the supervision of his/her seniors;
• To perform quality control procedures and functional checks of Laboratory equipment in order to establish daily status of operation of laboratory instruments;
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

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

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Radiochemistry or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution

Experience needed

Not specified.

• To assist Researchers in the collection of data, technical information and analysis;
• To implement the Radiation Protection/nuclear Technology application programs by performing laboratory activities and keeping proper records of results;
• To keep an inventory and make routine check of performance of laboratory equipment;
• To assist researchers/scientific staff in the preparation of experiments;
• To ensure availability of laboratory materials and their safe custody;
• To perform preventive maintenance or repair of electronic and electrical instruments;
• To receive and install new instruments and immediately submit a series of acceptance tests;
• To perform quality control and preventive maintenance procedures as described in the operation/service manuals for all Commission equipment under the supervision of his/her seniors;
• To perform quality control procedures and functional checks of Laboratory equipment in order to establish daily status of operation of laboratory instruments;
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Data collection
• Technical information analysis
• Radiation Protection/nuclear Technology application
• Laboratory activities
• Record keeping
• Inventory management
• Equipment performance checks
• Experiment preparation
• Laboratory material management
• Preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical instruments
• Repair of electronic and electrical instruments
• Instrument installation
• Acceptance testing
• Quality control

• Bachelor Degree in Radiochemistry or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution