Lab Technician (Microbiology)

Job description: Lab Technician

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform various laboratory tests such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, histopathology, cytology, and clinical pathology to diagnose diseases.
• Collecting, receiving, labeling, and/or analyzing samples or substances using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
• Designing and executing laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.
• Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and/or electronic.)
• Organizing and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
• Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.
• Providing technical support, when necessary.
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.

Lab Technician Requirements:

• M.SC Biotechnology
• M.Sc Biochemistry
• BMLT / DMLT
• Valid laboratory technician license.
• Proven experience working as a lab technician.
• Working experience operating of fully automatic laboratory equipment.
• Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.