Laboratory Technologist Ref No. LT/TP/20/02/23
The Lab Technologist will adhere to SOPs, policies and regulations for provision of quality services in the Laboratories under their charge.
Main duties
- Is responsible for day-to-day operations all lab activates in the Laboratory and will ensure that the laboratory is kept clean at all time.
- Collects study specimens as required by protocol
- Assay and culture processing
- Performs platform maintenance, control testing, cleaning and calibration
- Works with Research Nurse/CO to ensure timely testing for each study participant
- Keeps track and updates stock inventory for quality control materials, reagents and other consumables related to study protocol
- Assists to write as well as properly adhering to study protocol
- Ensures that all specimens and documentation are accounted for from reception to the testing station and that no loss of sample or documentation is incurred during this movement.
- Prepares samples for storage and archiving ensuring appropriate documentation in required systems
- Prepares for disposal and/or actual disposal for incineration of bio-hazardous material
- Aliquoting of samples into correct sample receptacles when the study is in full flow
- Autoclaving biological waste
- Communicates all lab issues concerning the study on time
- Monthly reporting of archived samples and monthly report of all lab related issues to the Lab Lead/PI
- Ensures that all Internal Quality Controls are done and documented before running patient samples.
Qualifications
- Full grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Biomedical Medical laboratory sciences.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team oriented collaborative environment
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia a must
- In possession of a valid Practicing License
- Strong written, oral communication skill and computer literate.
- Registration with Biomedical Society of Zambia will be an advantage.
Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.