LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise collection of samples from participating health facilities.
• Ensure all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled/documented, processed and all tests done, and results are recorded according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs.
• Plan and perform routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
• Assist in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer's advice, guidelines and equipment's manual.
• Participate in Quality Control programs as required by Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper functioning of laboratory equipment and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Endeavour to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save the experimental costs and improve performance of the laboratory.
• Prepare and update SOPs and engage in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
• Assist and ensure that preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is carried out as planned.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, including those related to safety, ethics, and data management.
• Maintaining records of compliance and safety documentation.
• Keeping the lab supplies ready by stock inventory, placing orders and updating the stock bin cards.
• Managing waste disposal and recycling programs.
• Be able to work on-call duties when required to do so.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
• At least one year working experience.

Skills