Vacancy title:
Lab Technicians

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
UMATI

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 19 2025

Duty Station:
Songea and Mbinga | Mbinga | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receiving, labeling and analyzing samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.) 
• Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient’s finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
• Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Examine body fluids and tissues and analyse body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples for abnormal chemical levels, cells or bacteria.
• Operate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and automated cell counters. 
• Use automated equipment that analyses multiple samples at the same time.
• Organize and store all laboratory reagents according to safety instructions
• Record and manage all data 
• Prepare reports based on findings
• Compile daily, monthly and annual report 

Qualification

• Bachelor degree in laboratory science 
• Demonstrate skills in information systems and advanced Microsoft office application
• Experience in logistics/supply chain management of public Health commodities is desirable
• Valid License of practice
• Excellent communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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