The NARO Vaccine and Pharmaceuticals Centre (NVPC) is a specialized Centre of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) responsible for research, development, production and commercialization of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other products of strategic importance to animal health and agricultural development.
In line with the Centre’s strategic objectives and the need to ensure effective implementation of its programs and activities, the Centre is seeking competent, innovative, results-oriented and suitably qualified candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the achievement of its mandate and strategic objectives. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions at NVPC. Employment terms for all positions are contractual and the duty station is NVPC, Nakyesasa, off Gayaza-Zirobwe Road.
| Ref No. | Job Title | No. of Posts |
| NVPC/EXT/2026/01 | Laboratory Technologist
– Microbiology |
3 |
Reports to: Senior Microbiologist
Job Purpose:
To perform microbiological quality control testing to ensure the safety, sterility, and microbiological compliance of a recombinant anti-tick vaccine manufacturing process.
This includes sterility testing, environmental monitoring, bioburden assessment, and microbiological support for potency and facility compliance in accordance with GMP requirements.
Specific responsibilities
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Perform routine and batch-release microbiological tests including Sterility testing (membrane filtration and/or direct inoculation), Bioburden testing, Microbial limits.
- Prepare and qualify microbiological media, reagents, and growth promotion tests.
- Conduct environmental monitoring of classified areas including Active air sampling, Passive air (settle plates), Surface monitoring (contact plates, swabs), and Personnel monitoring.
- Trend EM data and support investigation of excursions and action level breaches.
- Accurately document all microbiological testing activities in controlled records.
- Monitor the preventive maintenance, calibration and Qualification of QM instruments/Equipment
- Participate in Deviations, OOS and OOT investigations, Root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
- Participate in validation and verification of microbiological methods.
- Ensure compliance with Pharmacopoeia and regulatory requirements for microbiological testing.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess;
i. A Bachelor’s degree in Science Technology Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related life science discipline. A masters degree in any of the aforementioned fields will be an added advantage.
ii. Hands-on experience in Sterility testing laboratory, Environmental monitoring programs, Aseptic techniques, Microbial culture and identification.
iii. Familiarity with cleanroom classifications and EM trending.
iv. Knowledge of European Pharmacopoeia and ICH, WHO GMP guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified individuals who meet the requirements for the positions advertised either hand deliver their applications at NVPC, Nakyesasa or send them by email to humanresource@narovac.com.
Applications should be addressed to the Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Coordinator, NVPC and should clearly indicate the position applied for. The application letter should be accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
The closing date for receiving applications is November 18th 2026 at 5:00p.m
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for oral interviews.