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• Carry out disease diagnostic tests and
  assays in microbiology, bacteriology, serology, or molecular/PCR analyses
  and other areas as may be assigned to him/her by management.
• Take part in sample collection, processing
  and transportation to diagnostic facilities under the supervision of field
  veterinarians and epidemiologists.
• Actively participate in developing
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant diagnostic assays and
  others as may arise from time to time.
• Maintain quality management systems in the
  laboratory, develop standards, verify equipment functions and calibration.
• The incumbent will ensure the laboratory
  environment is maintained clean, safe and secure at all times as specified
  in the set standard operating procedures and participate in any risk
  assessment and risk mitigation/ management procedures that may arise.
• Ensure laboratory waste is managed
  according to approved SOPs and other international procedures and
  standards the laboratory is a subscribed to.
• Maintain the quality and safety of
  laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies.
• Work alongside the quality assurance
  officer to ensure the quality management in the laboratory conforms to
  international standards for accreditation, as well as make necessary
  personal efforts to undertake relevant trainings for accreditation.
• The jobholder will formulate Annual
  Operations Plans and monthly work plans and ensure timely and constant
  supply of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Write their routine relevant reports.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by
  Management and or supervisor from time to time.

• The applicants for these vacancies must
  hold Diplomas in Laboratory Sciences from a reputable government
  accredited Institution, with expertise in either microbiology,
  bacteriology, serology, molecular/PCR diagnostic procedures
• Possession of an Honors Bachelor’s Degree
  in Laboratory Sciences from a recognised University or Institution will be
  an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant
  working experience in a busy laboratory.
• The applicant must be highly resilient.
• Self-driven, an exceptional team player
  and highly innovative.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral
  and written
• Concern for Quality and Standards
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work in remote parts of the
  country under minimal supervision,
• Age limit: Below 35 years

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