Laboratory Technician at Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia - FGAE

Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia - FGAE

Position: Laboratory Technician

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Bahir Dar - Ethiopia

Posted date: 4 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

JOB SUMMARY : Following routine protocols under the close supervision of a faculty investigator or a senior technician, performs laboratory tests utilizing requisite lab equipment and instruments, making minor adjustments as required. Typically works with bio-hazardous and/or radioactive materials. Responsible for laboratory, preparing & solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS : 1. Performs laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis and basic tissue culture, following established procedures or protocols; 2. Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records accurate data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment; 3. Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio-hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens; 4. Complies with bio-hazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace; 5. Prepares sterile media such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; 6. Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; 7. Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments; 8. Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in research experiments; 9. Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned; Job Requirements - BSc/Dip Lab. Technician - 3 years for BSc/5 years for Diploma, after graduation, shall possess extensive experience in similar Health/hospital (preferably public sector) setting - Knowledge of the health care program and Lab. technology service provision How to Apply Interested applicants should send no-returnable applications with CV and copies of credentials and other supporting documents within 10 calendar days of this announcement to the following address: Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, North West Area Office Finance & Admin Service P.O. Box: 174 Bahir Dar Or: You can apply also in person by presenting your CV & the necessary documents to North West Area Office Bahirdar, D/Markos, & Gondar SRH Clinics Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.