Senior Assistant Technician job at Soroti University


Senior Assistant Technician
2026-01-12T12:16:27+00:00
Soroti University
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FULL_TIME
 
Soroti City
Soroti
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Science & Engineering, Education, Healthcare, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
UGX
 
MONTH
2026-01-23T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Background

Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University:

Purpose of the job

To manage the day-to-day functions of the Laboratory.

Person Specification

1) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or Diploma in Laboratory Science (Biology)

2) Three years’ work experience in Medical Field or Teaching or Research laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supporting students and academic staff in carrying out laboratory analyses of specimens using appropriate methods and procedures.
  • Recording and interpreting test results arising out of laboratory analyses and investigations in research.
  • Preparing specimens for teaching and or investigations in research.
  • Implementing laboratory standard operating procedures, safety and quality control standards.
  • Undertaking preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Setting up equipment for teaching and investigations in research and preparing appropriate culture media, chemicals/reagents.
  • Guiding students and academic staff on laboratory procedures, proper use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date laboratory inventory.

Key Outputs

  • Laboratory teaching experiments and or research conducted and supported.
  • Laboratory analyses and investigations and results interpreted.
  • Specimens for teaching and or investigations in research prepared.
  • Laboratory standard operating procedures, safety measures and quality control standards implemented.
  • Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment undertaken and appropriate culture, medical chemicals/reagents set up.
  • Laboratory equipment teaching and or investigation in research.
  • Students and academic staff guided on laboratory procedures, proper use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.
  • An up-to-date laboratory inventory maintained

NOTE:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3) Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

  • Supporting students and academic staff in carrying out laboratory analyses of specimens using appropriate methods and procedures.
  • Recording and interpreting test results arising out of laboratory analyses and investigations in research.
  • Preparing specimens for teaching and or investigations in research.
  • Implementing laboratory standard operating procedures, safety and quality control standards.
  • Undertaking preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Setting up equipment for teaching and investigations in research and preparing appropriate culture media, chemicals/reagents.
  • Guiding students and academic staff on laboratory procedures, proper use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date laboratory inventory.
  • Laboratory management
  • Specimen analysis
  • Result interpretation
  • Laboratory safety and quality control
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Guidance and training
  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or Diploma in Laboratory Science (Biology)
associate degree
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JOB-6964e61b08026

Vacancy title:
Senior Assistant Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Healthcare, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Soroti University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 23 2026

Duty Station:
Soroti City | Soroti

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University:

Purpose of the job

To manage the day-to-day functions of the Laboratory.

Person Specification

1) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or Diploma in Laboratory Science (Biology)

2) Three years’ work experience in Medical Field or Teaching or Research laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supporting students and academic staff in carrying out laboratory analyses of specimens using appropriate methods and procedures.
  • Recording and interpreting test results arising out of laboratory analyses and investigations in research.
  • Preparing specimens for teaching and or investigations in research.
  • Implementing laboratory standard operating procedures, safety and quality control standards.
  • Undertaking preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Setting up equipment for teaching and investigations in research and preparing appropriate culture media, chemicals/reagents.
  • Guiding students and academic staff on laboratory procedures, proper use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date laboratory inventory.

Key Outputs

  • Laboratory teaching experiments and or research conducted and supported.
  • Laboratory analyses and investigations and results interpreted.
  • Specimens for teaching and or investigations in research prepared.
  • Laboratory standard operating procedures, safety measures and quality control standards implemented.
  • Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment undertaken and appropriate culture, medical chemicals/reagents set up.
  • Laboratory equipment teaching and or investigation in research.
  • Students and academic staff guided on laboratory procedures, proper use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.
  • An up-to-date laboratory inventory maintained

NOTE:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3) Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference should be submitted to Central Registry, level 2, Room 208, OR through postage addressed to:

The University Secretary,

Soroti University,

P.O Box 211,

Soroti,

Uganda.

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.

Job description and person specification are available on the Soroti University website .

NOTE:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3) Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

CLOSING DATE: 23rd January 2026, 5:00PM EAT

 

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