Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2)

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Reception, sorting, labelling, and storage of all sample types and accompanying documents according to established Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) managed.
• An up-to-date inventory of laboratory supplies kept.
• Rigorous sanitation protocols within the laboratory environment upheld.
• Systematic and daily input of equipment maintenance data completed.
• Established daily records management protocols for all physical and digital documentation were adhered to.
• Individual work plan developed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Develops individual work plan

Technical Responsibilities

• Prepares laboratories daily for upcoming activities, ensuring a clean, sterile, and organized workspace.
• Maintains a clean, sterile, and organized workspace, including decontaminating benches and sterilizing glassware/equipment.
• Oversees and schedules the cleaning of refrigerators and freezers.
• Prepares reagents and stock solutions according to established protocols.
• Labels and accessions samples into the laboratory information system (LIS) with high accuracy.
• Monitors, tracks, and files specimens and samples through all phases (pre-analytical, storage, and disposal) according to established protocols.
• Prepares specimens/samples for transportation to external or reference laboratories.
• Discards samples and updates records as outlined in the Quality protocols.
• Operates and maintains basic laboratory equipment (e.g., BSC, centrifuges, vortexes, autoclaves), including completing scheduled maintenance and daily performance checks.
• Performs daily temperature checks on fridges, freezers, Dry Block heaters and incubators, and logs the data.
• Monitors inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, and reagents, and assists in stocktaking activities.
• Documents Quality checklists as outlined in Quality protocols.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) precisely for all tasks.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the sequencing team.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• All specimens received in department processed according to standard operating procedures within the established timeline
• Reports prepared are accurate and submitted within the agreed guidelines and timeline
• Protocols developed and updated within the agreed timeline
• Monthly, Annual and Special Key Performance Indicators data, collected, collated and submitted and appropriate corrective and preventive action performed within the agreed timeline
• Reagents, consumables and supplies inventory monitored, and report submitted according to guidelines and within specified timeframe
• Equipment, reagent and consumables inventory created and maintained according to guidelines
• Sample filing system designed and monitored according to established schedule
• Quality program monitored and appropriate corrective and preventive action performed within established timeframe
• Sample filing system designed and monitored and reviewed within agreed timeframe
• Result database updated and maintained according to established guidelines and within given timeframe
• Individual work plan developed and submitted within the agreed timeline

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 CXC or O' Level including English and a Science subject
• One (1) year experience working in a Laboratory
• Training in Molecular Laboratory cleaning and Maintenance
• Training in waste management
• Training in Laboratory Information System

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.