Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our growing diagnostic team.This role offers the opportunity to support a modern, technology-enabled laboratory by contributing to accurate and timely diagnostic services. The successful candidate will assist with specimen processing, routine laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and quality standards to ensure efficient laboratory operations and exceptional patient care.We are looking for a professional who combines technical competence with attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build one of the region's most ambitious healthcare organizations, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Specimen Reception & Pre-analytical Support

• Receive and log incoming specimens; verify patient identification, request forms, and specimen labelling.
• Prepare specimens for analysis — centrifugation, aliquoting, and sorting by urgency and test type.
• Store specimens at appropriate temperatures and conditions as defined in SOPs.
• Assist with the collection of urine, stool, and other non-blood specimens as directed.
• Reject and return non-conforming specimens with documented rationale.

2. Routine Test Support & Analytical Assistance

• Assist laboratory technologists in performing routine tests across hematology, urinalysis, and basic biochemistry.
• Prepare reagents, staining solutions, culture media, and consumable setups as instructed.
• Operate point-of-care testing devices (glucometers, urine dipstick readers, rapid test kits) under supervision.
• Perform blood film preparation, Gram stain setups, and basic manual procedures as assigned.
• Record raw data, instrument printouts, and test results accurately in the LIS or worksheets.

3. Equipment Maintenance & Laboratory Upkeep

• Perform daily cleaning, decontamination, and basic preventive maintenance of analysers, centrifuges, microscopes, and ancillary equipment.
• Monitor and record temperature of refrigerators, incubators, and storage units twice daily.
• Monitor reagent and consumable stock levels; alert supervisor of low stock or near-expiry items.
• Maintain inventory records for supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Keep the laboratory environment clean, organized, and free of clutter and hazards at all times.

4. Biosafety & Waste Management

• Apply standard precautions, PPE usage, and hand hygiene protocols consistently throughout the working shift.
• Segregate, label, and dispose of biohazardous, chemical, and sharps waste according to institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Report any spillages, needle-stick injuries, or safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Support decontamination of the workspace and laboratory surfaces between sessions.

5. Documentation, Continuous Learning & Team Support

• Maintain accurate bench logs, equipment maintenance records, temperature logs, and reagent receipt records.
• Assist with filing, labelling, archiving specimens and reports as directed.
• Participate actively in orientation, in-service training, and competency evaluation programmes.
• Support senior technologists with workload during high-volume periods.
• Follow all institutional policies, quality standards, and code of conduct requirements.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Diploma or Level IV Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional registration/license with the relevant Ethiopian regulatory authority.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of specimen handling, routine test procedures, LIS data entry, and analyser maintenance.
• Understanding of biosafety, universal precautions, and waste management.
• Reliable, punctual, team-oriented, detail-focused, and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow precise instructions consistently.
• Functional written and verbal communication in English and Amharic and additional languages proficiency is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical