Bio-Tech Engineer at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Summary/Overview

• The Bio-tech Engineer will ensure optimal functioning of diagnostic equipment in all IHVN supported clinical diagnostic, research and regional training laboratories.

Essential Functions
The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:

• Install laboratory equipment within IHVN supported sites.
• Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipments.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units under the Laboratory Department.
• Support equipment training for site lab staff.
• Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.
• Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.
• Liaise with Regional Laboratory Officers on equipment functions, breakdowns and support for action.
• Write service and installation reports.
• Provide monthly and weekly reports to the head of unit for activity and progress monitoring.

Education/Experience
S/he should have at least one of the following qualifications;

• B.Eng. / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic
• BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.
• Basic computer application and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of laboratories, equipment's and automation

Key Equipment:

• Cyflow Counter, MiniPoc, Facscount, Selectra, Abacus A380, Mindray, Biosafety cabinet, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, Cobas C11,Genexpert etc.