Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise collection of samples from participating health facilities.
• Ensure all specimens delivered to the laboratory are properly received, appropriately labelled/documented, processed and all tests done, and results are recorded according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure storage and location of records of specimens are conducted in accordance with SOPs.
• Plan and perform routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project.
• Assist in maintaining standards and cleanliness of laboratory premises and equipment in accordance with engineer's advice, guidelines and equipment's manual.
• Participate in Quality Control programs as required by Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper functioning of laboratory equipment and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Endeavour to refine and upgrade laboratory processes in order to save the experimental costs and improve performance of the laboratory.
• Prepare and update SOPs and engage in other administrative work as directed by supervisors.
• Assist and ensure that preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is carried out as planned.

Requirements

• Able to perform clinical chemistry analyses using COBAS 400plus analyzer and others
• Able to perform malaria diagnosis using Microscope and RDT
• Able to perform Urinalysis by both Microscope and dipstick
• Able to perform the basic Microbiological, Entomological and Parasitological analyses

Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.

Skills