Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2) - Bodles

KEY OUTPUTS

• Media laboratory reagents and culture prepared 
• Specimens and samples prepared 
• Laboratory records maintained 
• Laboratory equipment and utensils maintained 
• Plant samples analyzed 
• Equipment and supplies inventoried 
• Work areas clean and properly organized 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Prepares laboratory reagents and culture media for diagnostic work
• Collects, registers and prepares specimen and samples brought to the laboratory for identification of pests and diagnosis by the plant protection and regulatory officers
• Maintains all laboratory records up to date and relevant. 
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment which assists in the analysis of samples
• Notifies CPEO of any repairs and/or servicing of equipment within timely manner
• Ensures that reference collection adequately maintained 
• Assists in the processing of samples submitted to the Unit adhering to set standards
• Assists with orientation/training of students from Tertiary Institutions on work/study programmes 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY 

• Visits farms and other holdings to assist plant protection officers with field work
• Perform any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Media and reagents prepared adhering to set standards in agreed time frame
• Samples processed using required standards within the agreed time frame
• Maintenance and repair of equipment to the required standards
• Sanitation of equipment and workspaces using utilized adhering to set standards
• Laboratory records are comprehensive and submitted within established time frame
• Training needs performed in accordance with required standard 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core 

• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good oral communication skills 
• Good written communication skills 
• Good customer and quality focus skills 
• Good planning and organising skills 
• Good problem solving and decision making skills 
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills 

Technical 

• Sound knowledge of laboratory techniques and standards 
• Sound knowledge of material resources 
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment
• Very observant and alert 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Laboratory Technician Certificate or equivalent qualification 

OR 

• Four (4) CXC or GCE O’ Levels including passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and one (1) other subject or its equivalent 
• One (1) year experience working in a Laboratory 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals 
• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation 
• Exposure to dust, bacteria and fungal spores 
• Occasional long working hours 

AUTHORITY

• Nil

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