Summary
Date Posted: 31st January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: RwF

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Product & Technology Development Specialist (Life Sciences
Level: 3.II
Reports To: Division Manager
No. of Positions: 2
Job Description
• Conduct advanced applied research based on private sector needs,
• Participates in cross-functional teams in NIRDA to develop new products and improve the quality of existing products;
• Participate in technological audits of value chains to advise on the R&D gaps within
• Develop an understanding and knowledge base of processing technologies and industry trends;
• Develop process requirements for new and current product development;
• Use laboratory facilities to develop, test and prototype potential products;
• Analyze processing equipment and advise modifications for validation optimization.
• Participate in the capacity development of staff within industries to increase their competitiveness.
• Work alongside the business development division to advise local industries on appropriate technologies for sector specific industries.
• Work with local industries to adapt and apply identified and acquired technologies, or products.
• Ensure that product preparation instructions and usage instructions are published with accuracy and shared with relevant stakeholders.
Job Profile
Master in Science in Biotechnology, Industrial science ,Chemical Engineering, Genetics, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, or related field with a minimum of seven years of working experience. A PHD is an added advantage.
Key technical skills and knowledge required:
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Industry experience preferred.
• Extensive understanding of the national, regional and international contexts of industrial research and development agenda
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, interpret highly technical documents, draw valid conclusions and recommendations relevant to local industry development.
• Highly knowledgeable in experimental design, statistical data analysis, and interpretation
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Job application procedure
Please Click Here to Apply: https://recruitment.mifotra.gov.rw/Applications/Apply/3081