Job Description
Reporting to Laboratory Services Manager
-Ensure sample reception, registration, division, and preparation;
-Collecting/Receiving, and analyzing biological samples (blood, hair, milk, tissue, etc.
Serological analysis
Bacteriological analysis
Molecular analysis
Parasitological analysis
-Validate all results at Rubilizi Lab before reporting them.
-Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and testing the sterility of the equipment
-Organize the request for needed reagents and materials to be sent to needed sites
-Providing technical support
-Writing reports, reviews, and summaries
-Designing and executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures
-Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
-Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
-Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
-Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
-Ensure timely planning, requisition, and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment, while calibration
-Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment, and facilities;
-Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
-Presenting results to senior staff
-Proper storage of samples for further tests and research
-Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
-Perform any other duty assigned by your supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Skills in laboratory practice
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Having teamwork abilities.
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Skills in Laboratory planning skills
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Proven experience in laboratory diagnostics
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills
