Laboratory Technician at Marie Stopes Ethiopia

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Laboratory Technician

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Employer: Marie Stopes Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Bole, Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Deadline: June, 23/2025 (8 days left)

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About the Job

Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimens according to the prescription of the health care professional. Responsibilities include:

• Collecting and labeling specimens
• Handling laboratory apparatus for testing
• Ensuring laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and in working condition
• Acting as a custodian of laboratory reagents, apparatus, and medical supplies

Responsibilities

• Collects and labels all specimens to ensure they are as per the order.
• Undertakes laboratory tests as prescribed by the medical staff.
• Puts the interest of clients/patients above all other considerations and ensures confidentiality.
• Handles all laboratory instruments/equipment properly and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures.
• Ensures proper receipt, storage, and regular replenishment of lab supplies.
• Maintains up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests.
• Receives laboratory reagents and checks expiry dates.
• Renders proper training to technicians and/or assistants as necessary.
• Ensures maintenance of a high level of standard.
• Avails himself/herself for regular stock taking as required.
• Prepares and submits monthly and/or annual laboratory and stock reports.
• Ensures proper storage handling and issuance of drugs and office supplies.
• Receives, stores, tags, and tracks store items.
• Maintains the store records area and storage area in an orderly manner.
• Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualification Requirements

• Education:  Diploma in lab technology
• Experience: Two years of experience  as lab technician

Skills, Attitudes, and Attributes

• Capacity to learn from seniors
• Basic understanding of lab apparatus operation
• Ability to be methodical
• Good recording practice
• Pro-choice

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How to apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from https://mariestopes.org.et/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/06/MSIE-Job-Application-Form.pdf

and email to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement on June 23, 2025 i.e. within Ten (10) consecutive days.

• Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back. We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.

• Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

• Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

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