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

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