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Laboratory Technician

Posted time August 26, 2026 Location Katega

BPUL is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Duty station: Katega Office

Job purpose:

To ensure that the quality and accuracy of laboratory results and support the overall effectiveness of the laboratory’s quality management system. The position holder will manage the BPUL records under the policies, rules, regulations and guidelines of BPULwhile ensuring the accomplishment of goals and targets given by management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance
• Perform laboratory analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of poultry diseases
• Stringently follow laboratory protocols (good laboratory practices), sanitation standards and testing procedures
• Sample preparation, testing, labeling, storage and disposal.
• Test method execution in accordance to approved methods and procedures.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Data recording and reporting with accuracy including calculations and interpretations.
• Participating in quality control activities, monitoring and controlling laboratory processes.
• Assisting in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Housekeeping and safety by maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Continuous training and development by participating in ongoing training and development to maintain competence and stay UpToDate with new technologies and procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor of science in Biochemistry, biomedical laboratory technology, veterinary medicine, Food science & Technology, Biology/ Chemistry
• Fresh Graduate (Exposure to ELISA technique is of high added advantage)
• Serology/immunology, routine cultures microscopy (gram staining, smears etc.)
• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of continuously standing for up to two hours
• Specific vision abilities required include; close vision, cloud vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Extended working hours maybe required.
• Computer skills

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPUL High-Performance Behaviours:

• Common purpose
• Open communication
• Setting and Achieving Targets
• Sense of Urgency & Agility
• Accountability
• Collaborate Effectively
• Result-Driven Mindset
• Trust & Mutual Respect
• Customer Focused
• Innovation & Continuous Learning
• Sense of Belonging

• Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance
• Perform laboratory analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of poultry diseases
• Stringently follow laboratory protocols (good laboratory practices), sanitation standards and testing procedures
• Sample preparation, testing, labeling, storage and disposal.
• Test method execution in accordance to approved methods and procedures.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Data recording and reporting with accuracy including calculations and interpretations.
• Participating in quality control activities, monitoring and controlling laboratory processes.
• Assisting in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Housekeeping and safety by maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Continuous training and development by participating in ongoing training and development to maintain competence and stay UpToDate with new technologies and procedures.

• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of continuously standing for up to two hours
• Specific vision abilities required include; close vision, cloud vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Computer skills

• Bachelor of science in Biochemistry, biomedical laboratory technology, veterinary medicine, Food science & Technology, Biology/ Chemistry
• Fresh Graduate (Exposure to ELISA technique is of high added advantage)
• Serology/immunology, routine cultures microscopy (gram staining, smears etc.)