Laboratory Technologist at Jumuia Hospitals Ltd

Responsibilities

• Enhances laboratory and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
• Maintains glassware by picking-up, cleaning, washing, sterilizing, and distributing.
• Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by proper operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;
• Preparing specimens and samples;
• Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters;
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
• Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;
• Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks

Job Qualifications

• At least Secondary School Education (KCSE).
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology
• Management training / experience

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Must be registered with a Kenyan Professional Body
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Must have worked in a similar position for at least three years in a similar position.