Laboratory Technician at DNALC Nigeria

Purpose:

Laboratory technicians (Lab Technicians) are the backbone of a scientific research lab. They carry out tasks (such as preparing samples, running investigations and recording results) that support other scientists and their work, so the role is almost entirely laboratory-based. They can work in a range of areas of science including forensics, health and manufacturing. There are also opportunities for lab technicians in educational organizations such as schools and universities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

A lab technician’s typical duties include:

• Conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments.
• Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials.
• Recording, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Demonstrating procedures, collecting, preparing and/or testing samples.
• Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility of the equipment.
• Providing technical support.
• Presenting results to senior staff.
• Writing reports, reviews and summaries.
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Supervising staff and other laboratory users.
• Carrying out risk assessments, ordering and maintaining stock and resources.
• Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
• Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters.
• Receives and logs samples and evidence in accordance with rules of chain-of-custody.

You\'ll have to follow strict health and safety procedures and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, dust, biological waste, bodily fluids, fumes and toxic waste. Some degree of lifting and heavy work is likely with the daily moving of equipment, machinery, samples and supplies.