Lab Technician

Job Description: Laboratory technician

The Laboratory Technician will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to provide accurate and high-quality results for diagnostic testing. He/she will perform medium to high complexity laboratory tests in the areas of Serology/Immunology/Microbiology on various sample types including but not limited to tissues, blood, stool and body fluids using methods like ELISA, western blots, DIA and microbiology techniques. He/she should be comfortable with the analysis and interpretation of this type of testing in a diagnostic laboratory. The incumbent will report to the laboratory manager.

He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. He/she will maintain an understanding of the technological principles and applications of the organization’s services.

Key responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays.
• Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills.
• Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling.
• Receives samples from courier, addresses discrepancies, and log the necessary information into the laboratory information system.
• Follows SOPs and relevant compliance regulations regarding safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility.
• Independently analyzes data and interprets results.
• Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.
• Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, management, and clients (where applicable).
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff members and assist in training new lab members in performance of routine lab tasks.
• Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Lab specific discipline

• Immunology (Serology)
• Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting