- Location
- Moka District, Moka
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Source
- Freshteam
Description
What you will be doing:
- Receive, verify, and prepare clinical specimens (e.g., urine, stool, swabs, sputum, blood cultures).
- Conduct culture inoculation, sub-culturing, and incubation following established protocols.
- Perform Gram stains, microscopy, and preliminary organism evaluation.
- Identify microorganisms using biochemical tests, automated analyzers, and manual methods.
- Carry out antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Enter test results accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Ensure timely communication of critical or abnormal results to clinicians.
- Maintain detailed records as required
- Use appropriate PPE and handle infectious samples safely.
- Ensure proper disposal of biohazard, chemical waste, and sharps.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the microbiology workstation
What are we looking for?
- A bachelor’s degree in biomedical, biology, Chemistry, biotechnology, life sciences or any related field
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar field.
- Good knowledge of laboratory practices (testing, analysis, safety, efficient reporting, compliance, troubleshooting)
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Good planning and organization skills
- Good writing and oral communication skills
- Good Analytical skills
Skills
ExcelCompliance