Laboratory Assistant at Imo International Health Systems

Job Summary

• The laboratory assistant is responsible for assisting the technologists in testing and maintenance of equipment.
• The technician also receives and transport samples.

Responsibilities

• Keeping laboratory supplies ready by managing inventorying and placing orders
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions
• Troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data as well as selecting corrective steps.
• Completing projects by assisting project team;
• Attending and participating in group and project meetings.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Calibrating equipment
• Receiving and transporting samples

Basic Qualifications

• The individual must have minimum of a National Diploma in Science and Lab Technology, Bio-Chemistry, Micro-Biology or other related courses.
• The individual must be computer literate

Other Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of the principles of biochemistry
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology
• Productive and quality focused
• Drive to continue learning throughout career