About this role
Job Description Summary: To perform microbiological, serological, and diagnostic laboratory testing activities accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of reliable results while maintaining compliance with quality, biosafety, and laboratory operational standards.Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
• Collect, Receive, label, process, and maintain traceability of laboratory samples accurately in accordance with established procedures. • Conduct environmental monitoring and sample collection activities as required. • Visit farms and hatcheries to review sampling procedures and provide technical support when necessary. • Coordinate sample submissions to external laboratories and follow up on test results. • Perform microbiological testing, including culture, isolation, identification, and pathogen detection. • Perform ELISA testing for disease surveillance, vaccine response and update results on time. • Perform chick post-mortem and sample collection. Ensuring proper disposal of biological waste. • Assist in the investigation of abnormal, unexpected, or non-conforming test results. • Prepare and maintain microbiological media, reagents, controls, and other laboratory materials required for testing. • Operate, maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory equipment and instruments according to approved schedules. • Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, inventory, and operational readiness. • Accurately record, analyse, verify, and report test results within agreed timelines using laboratory software and reporting systems. • Maintain laboratory records, equipment logs, testing databases, and quality documentation in accordance with laboratory requirements. • Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, biosafety requirements, and workplace safety regulations. • Participate in Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), proficiency testing, and ring trial programs. • Support laboratory audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance activities. • Support research activities, validation studies, and special projects as assigned. • Adhoc duties. Qualifications
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology or Biotechnology. Skills & Competencies
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and laboratory software applications. • Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. Experience
• Required experience in microbiology, serology, ELISA testing, or diagnostic laboratory operations. • Preferred having experience in poultry, veterinary diagnostics, animal health, or biological testing laboratories will be an added advantage.