Mini-Lab Technician at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• The Mini‐Lab laboratory technician carries out clinical laboratory operations in accordance with the Mini‐Lab protocols and safety and hygiene rules in order to obtain reliable results that allow clinicians to choose patient treatments.
• He/she will also be involved in various general activities related to his/her role as a laboratory technician.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Being proficient in good laboratory practices and applying the defined hygiene and biosafety rules;
• Being proficient in and delivering the whole testing process for each type of sample:

Pre-testing:

• Receipt and recording all samples.

Testing:

• Performing all examinations and clinical tests according to the defined techniques while following the different standard Mini-Lab protocols and procedures. In particular, this role involves identifying micro-organisms and performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Post-testing:

• Understanding the interpretation of test results and the returning of results;
• Keeping bacterial strains and referring them to reference laboratories if necessary.
• Being proficient in the Mini-Lab computer system (Mini-LIMS) in order to ensure that the data collected ateach step is logged;
• Maintaining the direct work environment (workstation) according to the recommendations and carrying out all the tasks, maintenance and readings by following and complying with the defined work plan;
• Noting any non-conformities related to tests, equipment or more generally to the operation of the Mini-
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• Reporting any relevant information related to laboratory operations and any problems concerning tests being performed correctly to the line manager (Mini-Lab supervisor);
• Ensuring that samples and all infectious waste generated by the Mini-Lab are disposed of correctly in accordance with established protocols and defined safety rules;
• Monitoring the stock in the Mini-Lab using the available resources;
• Understanding the document management system set up in the laboratory;
• Managing, performing and reporting on the results of quality controls, as well as ensuring that any corrective actions are performed correctly if any non-conformity is detected;
• Participating in meetings that may be relevant to his/her operations in the Mini-Lab;
• If the line manager is absent, the technician, after specific training, may also be able to place orders to renew stocks, resolve non-conformities, manage breakdowns, validate results and communicate them to clinicians.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education

• Specialised diploma or post‐graduate diploma in laboratory technology is required.

Experience

• At least 1 year experience working as a laboratory technician is required;

Desirable:

• Professional experience in microbiology.

Languages

• English Language essential
• Other local languages considered an asset

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, internet, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Competencies:

• Results driven and quality service orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management,