Senior Laboratory Technologist at Pest Control Products Board

Job Description

PCB 7

Duties and responsibilities at this level entails:-

• maintenance of specimen/culture banks
• conduct quality control on reagents, equipment, products and varied test kits
• maintain laboratory equipment and instruments
• maintain quality control and functionality of instruments
• co-ordination of the provision of laboratory services
• management and supervision of laboratory services
• laboratory investigations
• training of staff

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, one must have:-

served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of five (5) years three (3) of which must be in the level of Laboratory Technologist or in a comparable position

OR

• a Higher National Diploma in any of the following: Applied Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Medical Laboratory Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institute
• three (3) years’ experience as a laboratory technologist;
• served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist I for a minimum period of seven (7) years in a comparable position
• Proficiency in computer application skills.