Mini-Laboratory Technician at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - French

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.

Job Description (Shortened)

• 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 at each 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‐
• Lab as a whole, and reporting these to managers;

Requirements
Education:

• Specialised Diploma or post-graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology required.

Experience:

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

Desirable:

• Professional experience in microbiology
• Computer skills required (Windows, Word, Excel).

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written English), Hausa, Kanuri

Competencies:

• Rigour, precision and commitment to work;
• Willing to follow instructions and apply procedures;
• Able to work in a team and to cooperate with colleagues; Versatile, flexible and adaptable in a professional context;
• Adheres to MSF principles;
• Service ethic;
• Understands how to manage stress.

Remuneration
Monthly Gross salary according to MSFF salary scale, plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.