Job Summary
We are looking for a Medical Labouratory Technician who will support the laboratory in carrying out routine tests, sample collection, preparation, and basic analysis under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Responsibilities
Collecting, examining, and analysing patient specimens to provide the information required by the medical officer for diagnosis and treatment.
Preparing reagents, microscope slides, and culture media for laboratory tests.
Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and testing the sterility of the equipment.
Preparing buffer solutions, fluids, and stains.
Identifying malaria parasites, trypanosomes, spirochetes, and other protozoa.
Ensuring that laboratory equipment, tubes, and glassware are properly sterilized and maintained in good condition.
Organise and store all chemicals, substances, fluids, and compressed gasses according to safety instructions.
Monitoring and recording temperature using temperature charts.
Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problems and solutions.
Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacting professionally.
Requirements
National Diploma in Medical Lab Tech.
A licensed Medical Laboratory Technician.
2 - 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced organization.
Knowledge of laboratory standard operating procedures.
Experience in operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment.
In-depth knowledge of QHSE systems, preventive measures, and laboratory best practices.
Must be comfortable with shift based work mode.