JOB SUMMARY : Following routine protocols under the close supervision of a faculty investigator or a senior technician, performs laboratory tests utilizing requisite lab equipment and instruments, making minor adjustments as required. Typically works with bio-hazardous and/or radioactive materials. Responsible for laboratory, preparing & solutions.
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RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS :
1. Performs laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis and basic tissue culture, following established procedures or protocols;
2. Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records accurate data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment;
3. Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio-hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens;
4. Complies with bio-hazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace;
5. Prepares sterile media such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures;
6. Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures;
7. Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments;
8. Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in research experiments;
9. Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned;
BSc/Dip Lab. Techecian
3 years for BSc/5 years for Diploma, after graduation, shall posses an extensive experiencesin similar Health/hospital (preferably public sector) setting
Knowledge of the health care program and Lab. technology service provision