Microbiology Diagnosis Technician Research Technician Grade I at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022

Job Description

Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:
– Conduct research in Microbiology Diagnosis
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums.
– Collecting and receiving samples for Microbiology diagnosis.
– Preparing materials and implementing sampling; processing and storage of animal samples in accordance with required laboratory procedure for pathogen analysis.
– Analyzing samples and presenting results on the disease pathogen on interest.
– Prepares laboratory cultures of micro-organisms taken from body fluids and tissues of diseased animals and identifies them by microscopic examination and bacteriological tests
– Establishing and maintaining a database of results of laboratory analysis
– Providing accurate compiling profiles of bacterial diseases in the country
– Submitting results for scientific interpretation and reporting to Senior Scientists
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
– Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out microbiological analysis
– Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
– Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out microbiological diagnosis.
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing
– Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet)
– Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.