Job Description
Responsibilities
- Complete and oversee a variety of tests, analysis, andresearch activities involving human samples, specimens, and products
- Test and analyze a variety of samples, specimens, and materials of chemical composition andpresence of specific substances while following standardized analytical procedures
- Manage and operate laboratory equipment, evaluate test results, and prepare reports for physicians
- Receive urine, blood, andother samples for experimentation and analysis
- Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and inventories and orderrequired supplies when needed.
- Maintain records and prepares reports as related to the work and regularly updates related departments (procurement & accounts department)
- Responsible for performing complex tests on patient samples using sophisticated equipment.
- Devises and adapts technical procedures & modifies equipment as needed
Requirements, Skills and Abilities
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field.
- Knowledge of the principles of biochemistry and microbiology.
- Knowledge of laboratory tests, control techniques, departmental rules, regulations, and policies related to the work.
- Knowledge of appropriate health, safety, and environmental regulations to provide for safe laboratory practices.
- Knowledge of computer application programs for laboratory activities and data management.
- Ability to carry out laboratory procedures, tests, and analyses required in the work and to interpret results obtained.
- Ability to set up, use, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, records, and papers related to the work
- Applicants residing in Nyanya and environs are a plus