Three posts of Veterinary Laboratory Technician
Job descriptions:
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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology1 Year of relevant experienceBachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology1 Year of relevant experienceBachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology1 Year of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine1 Year of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology1 Year of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Studies1 Year of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production1 Year of relevant experience
- Competency and Key Technical Skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Skills in laboratory practice
- Having teamwork abilities.
- Skills in Laboratory planning skills
- Proven experience in laboratory diagnostics
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills
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