Laboratory Technician

Job Description Summary:

To perform microbiological, serological, and diagnostic laboratory testing activities accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of reliable results while maintaining compliance with quality, biosafety, and laboratory operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, Receive, label, process, and maintain traceability of laboratory samples accurately in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and sample collection activities as required.
• Visit farms and hatcheries to review sampling procedures and provide technical support when necessary.
• Coordinate sample submissions to external laboratories and follow up on test results.
• Perform microbiological testing, including culture, isolation, identification, and pathogen detection.
• Perform ELISA testing for disease surveillance, vaccine response and update results on time.
• Perform chick post-mortem and sample collection. Ensuring proper disposal of biological waste.
• Assist in the investigation of abnormal, unexpected, or non-conforming test results.
• Prepare and maintain microbiological media, reagents, controls, and other laboratory materials required for testing.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory equipment and instruments according to approved schedules.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, inventory, and operational readiness.
• Accurately record, analyse, verify, and report test results within agreed timelines using laboratory software and reporting systems.
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment logs, testing databases, and quality documentation in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, biosafety requirements, and workplace safety regulations.
• Participate in Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), proficiency testing, and ring trial programs.
• Support laboratory audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Support research activities, validation studies, and special projects as assigned.
• Adhoc duties.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology or Biotechnology.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and laboratory software applications.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

Experience

• Required experience in microbiology, serology, ELISA testing, or diagnostic laboratory operations.
• Preferred having experience in poultry, veterinary diagnostics, animal health, or biological testing laboratories will be an added advantage.