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  • Posted: Nov 21, 2017
    Deadline: Nov 21, 2017
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    The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in the United States of America. It has grown to become a leading local non-governmental organization addressing the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructu...
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    Biotech Engineer - Global Fund MDRTB Program


    Locations:
    Umuahia-Abia, Zaria-Kaduna and Lagos
    Office/Department: Clinical Laboratory Services Department & Maintenance Unit
    Scheduled Work Times: Monday - Friday
    Immediate Supervisor/Reports To: Manager, Bio-tech Engineering

    Essential Funtion

    The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:

    • Install laboratory equipment within IHVN MDRTB reference Laboratories.
    • Biosafety level 2& 3 maintenance.
    • HVAC maintenance.
    • Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipment.
    • 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.
    • Certify Biosafety cabinet
    • 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.

    Key Equipment:

    • Autoclave, Biosafety cabinet, Inspissator, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, incubator, microscopes, Genexpert, Laminal flow hood etc.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education/Experience:

    • 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.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their Application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org

    Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate position and preferred location in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.

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