Laboratory Technician/Store Keeper Full Time NEW

JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimen, according to the prescription of the health care professional; collects specimen and labels them; handles the laboratory apparatus for testing; ensures the laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and are in working conditions all the time; may act as a custodians of laboratory reagents and apparatus and medical supplies.

DUTIES/TASKS

• Collects and labels all specimens and ensures that they are as per the order;
• Undertakes laboratory tests as prescribed by the medical staff;
• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;
• Handles properly all laboratory instruments / equipment and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures;
• Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, utilization and regular replenishment of enough stocks of required lab supplies by pre-establishing re order level;
• Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests on registration book and ensures their readily availability for reference and inspection;
• Receives laboratory reagents by checking and ensuring the date of expiry;
• Renders proper training to technicians and / or assistants, as deemed necessary;
• Ensures the maintenance of a high level of standard;
• Avails himself/herself to regular stock taking as and when required;
• Prepares and submits monthly and / or annual laboratory and stock reports, as deemed necessary;
• Ensures proper storage handling, and issuance of drugs, office supplies and other store items as per MSIE Store management procedures;
• Receives, stores, tags and tracks store Items, prepares property lists and Keep Separate register of all store Items;
• Maintains the store records area, and storage area in a neat and orderly manner;
• Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts or Issue Vouchers;
• Performs related tasks as required.

1. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

1. Education

   Diploma as lab technician

   1. Experience

Two years’ experience

1. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Capacity to learn from seniors
• Basic understanding of lab apparatus operation
• Ability to be methodical
• Good recording practice
• Pro-choice