Many research works in various disciplines are carried out in our laboratory; this is one of the achievement, making us to be one of the leading university in science, engineering and technology. However, our research policy which is guided by the University vision also directing our where we are supposed to go in a scientific world. In that way, research conducted at NM-AIST laboratory will fit into the overall short and long terms plans of the institution in order to bring about a holistic and coordinated impact national wise.
The laboratory department is there to fulfil the institution’s vision and mission as well as to provide a good, quality and a state of art laboratory facilities to serve the local and foreign researchers. NM-AIST aims to become a research- intensive institution and this is reflected in the objectives of the University as stated in the Institution charter.
NM–AIST has the following functional laboratory sections.
The laboratory is equipped with high technology equipment for soil and plant survey, soil and plant analysis, which include Inductively coupled plasma- Mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), CHNOS Analyzer, scanning electron microscopes, stereo microscopes, storage facilities e.tc., The laboratory is accredited by the Tanzania board of standards, it uses protocols and procedures which are safe and reliable during the process of soil and plant analysis.
The tests performed include:
1. Culture for different bacteria, fungus
2. Media preparation
3. Microscopic diagnosis eg:- gram staining
4. Sterilization process/ autoclaving
5. Colony counting
The following are services offered in bioprospecting laboratory:
1. On-site sample(s) collection performed with a very well qualified laboratory personels.
(i) NM-AIST students and staff have access to use the laboratory from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday – standard working hours
(ii)Students working in the laboratory must be affiliated to academic staff at the department, and they have the responsibility to make such agreements in advance.
(iii)The laboratory is also available to external researchers during the aforementioned hours as approved and communicated by head of department of the respective school and acknowledged by the laboratory manager
(iv)At all times when the laboratory is in use, laboratory personnel(s) must be available, for assistance and control
(v)Any exception granted to the aforementioned laboratory access guideline, must be justified and abide to the guideline for laboratory access.
(vi)Whenever access is required before and/or after the standard working hours, it MUST be communicated in advance to the responsible personnel and be approved following the proper chain of command, i.e. approved by head of department and facilitated by human resources for over time/extra duty documentation, appropriate compensation for Laboratory personnel is a MUST.
These individuals/groups may fall in four categories as defined below;
a)NM-AIST students: Masters, PhD, volunteers and field attached students.
b)NM-AIST employees: permanent and temporary
c)External users: Researchers/ Collaborators
d)Visitors
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Water Quality Analysis |
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Soil Analysis |
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Material Analysis |
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Microbiology Analysis |
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Molecular Biology Analysis |
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Food and Nutrition Analysis |
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Tissue Culture Analysis |
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