Veterinary Laboratory Technician at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board

Veterinary Laboratory Technician

Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board | Type: Job
Published: 2023-10-04 | Deadline: 0000-00-00

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

Competency and Key Technical Skills