JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job

To offer technical support to laboratory services.

Person Specifications

1. Bachelor of Science Technology (Biological Techniques) or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from a recognized University/Institution

2. Possession of work experience is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

a) Acting as a backup for the Senior Laboratory Technician when required.

b) Developing and ensuring that the laboratory Quality Management Plan is followed.

c) Overseeing the laboratory’s Safety Programmes.

d) Assisting with the development of laboratory designs and plans for new or upgraded laboratory facilities.

e) Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of chemicals and related laboratory equipment to ensure continuous operation of the laboratory.

f) Organizing and assigning a variety of laboratory activities to subordinate technicians, including writing and updating manuals.

g) Conducting safety audits for the laboratory and always maintaining safe-working practices.

h) Co-ordinating use of science materials (equipment, chemicals & apparatus) with other laboratories within the University.

i) Developing and implementing measures for safe handling/storage/disposal of hazardous substances in accordance with relevant regulations.

j) Developing and implementing operational guidelines and practices in the laboratory (e.g. safety policy and always overseeing laboratory Safety Programmes).

k) Maintaining the asset register and conducting annual stock-taking.

l) Managing stock control of chemicals and equipment.

m) Advising academic staff within the department on the most suitable equipment for experiments to support teaching and research.

n) Obtaining appropriate licenses/permits for use of plant/animals/chemicals, etc. in the laboratory.

o) Participating in laboratory exhibitions.

p) Overseeing the production of safety/risk assessments for all activities within the laboratory section.

q) Responsible for the efficient operation of the laboratory and providing guidance to other departmental employees.

r) Organizing and supervising the training of students and residents in the department.

s) Overseeing the laboratory Quality Management Plan and participate in quality improvement programs.

t) Representing the department on committees and at meetings related to training programmes.

u) Utilizing department computers for record keeping and laboratory experiments.

v) Assisting other laboratory personnel when own work is completed.

w) Completing incident reports as required.

x) Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities.

Key Outputs

i. Budgetary proposals for the laboratory developed.

ii. Accurate records of purchases/incoming orders kept.

iii. Asset register and annual stock record maintained.

iv. Safety audits for the laboratory conducted and safe-working practices always maintained.

v. Annual operating and capital budgets plus the procurement plan prepared.

vi. Adequate supply of chemicals and related laboratory equipment for continuous operation of the laboratory ensured.

vii. Practical activities carried out.

viii. Use of science materials (equipment, chemicals & apparatus) with other laboratories within the university coordinated.

ix. Measures for safe handling/storage/disposal of hazardous substances in accordance with relevant regulations developed and implemented.

x. Operational guidelines and practices in the laboratory (e.g. safety policy and oversees the laboratory’s Safety Programmes at all times developed and implemented.

xi. Stock control of chemicals and equipment managed.

xii. Academic staff within the department advised on the most suitable equipment for experiments to support teaching and research.

xiii. Appropriate licenses/permits for use of plant/animals/chemicals, etc. obtained in the laboratory.

xiv. Laboratory exhibitions prepared