Veterinary Laboratory Technician

• Reporting to Laboratory Services Manager
• Ensure sample reception, registration, division, and preparation;
• Collecting/Receiving, and analyzing biological samples (blood, hair, milk, tissue, etc.

           ïƒ¼    Serological analysis 
           ïƒ¼    Bacteriological analysis 
           ïƒ¼    Molecular analysis 
           ïƒ¼    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 Microbiology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Technology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Studies

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Production

  1 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