Laboratory Technician

To provide specialized Laboratory services in wildlife health management.

Reports to: Laboratory Technologist

Department: Veterinary Services

Salary scale: UWA 06

Supervises: None

No. of vacancies: Three (3)

Contract duration: Four (4) years 

• Collecting and examining animal samples and reporting the results.

• Referring samples to other labs and ensuring that protocols are followed.

• Breeding and training lab animals for research and science education programs.

• Carrying out science education activities using laboratory animals.

• Establishing a database of necropsy results and creating a system for storing tissue sections.

• Undertaking research and project activities.

• Collaborating in breeding programs and learning initiatives.

• Preparing work plans and budgets for laboratory requirements.

• Developing wildlife laboratory standard operating procedures and guidelines.

• Establishing a repository system for animal tissues and processed slides for future reference.

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• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution.

• Knowledge in wildlife management

• Records and Information Management

• Risk Management

• Information Communication Technology

• Research and Analytical Skills

• Concern for Quality and Standards

• Communicating Effectively

• Accountability

• Judgment, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

• Ethics and Integrity