job Trends

Textile and Leather Laboratories Officer at Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) Deadline Jan 21, 2025

Job responsibilities

1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible; 2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements; 3. Keeping of technical records; 4. Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents; 5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty; 6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities; 7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction; 8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated; 9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery; 10. Training and coaching students on attachment; 11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports; 12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist; 13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents; 14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person; 15. Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses


Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Leather Engineering
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Analytical skills
    • Time management skills
    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
    • Resource management skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Risk management skills
    • Results oriented

LEAVE A RESPONSE

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *