Senior Laboratory Technologist at United States International University Africa (USIU)

Reporting to the Dean, School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance of tests and laboratory procedures such as preparing samples and doing manual tests that are based on detailed instructions and protocol.
• Planning, documenting, setting up, undertaking (and guiding students on) controlled experiments and trials.
• Maintenance of laboratory use records, with reports as and when needed
• Provision of semester and annual inventories reports
• Use of automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time.
• Preparation of laboratory testing samples for examination by faculty and students
• Discussion of results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with faculty and students
• Operation and maintenance of sophisticated instruments and apparatus
• Operation and maintenance of a safe Experimental Animals House
• Set up, calibration, maintenance, operation and shutting down of laboratory instruments. 
• Preparation of equipment maintenance schedules and timely and satisfactory maintenance
• Maintenance of competence in a Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory.  
• Maintenance of material safety data sheets for all School chemicals and products.
• Active participation in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.  
• Training and orientation of new Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of tests.   
• Engagement in service to the university, the profession and to the community.
• Adherence to the USIU-Africa Laboratory Safety and Operational Guidelines
• Performance of any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university. 
• A higher diploma in a related field from an accredited academic institution;
• Registration by relevant regulatory body;
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar position in a research or higher learning Institution, with evidence of support given to students during their research projects.
• A specialty in any of the following areas:
  • Medical Physiology OR
  • Medical Pharmacology & Toxicology OR
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis OR
  • Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice OR
  • Pharmaceutical Technology OR
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Skills, Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Confidentiality and integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good communication skills;
• Self-motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability