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.