Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

The Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is seeking a qualified, competent, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support laboratory services and diagnostic investigations within its health programme. The role involves conducting routine laboratory tests, collecting and processing specimens, maintaining equipment, managing reagents, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory tests and diagnostic investigations within the scope of professional training.
• Receive, identify, label, and process patient specimens accurately.
• Perform approved laboratory investigations including haematology, urinalysis, stool examination, and malaria testing.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Review test results for completeness and consistency before reporting.
• Communicate critical findings to authorized clinicians.
• Maintain accurate laboratory registers and test records.
• Ensure timely reporting of laboratory results.
• Refer tests that cannot be performed at the facility to an approved referral laboratory.
• Collect or assist with collection of clinical specimens when authorized.
• Verify patient identification and ensure specimen labels match laboratory request forms.
• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Handle, transport, and store specimens under appropriate conditions.
• Reject or report unsuitable specimens.
• Maintain proper specimen tracking and documentation.
• Dispose of specimens safely in accordance with biomedical waste management procedures.
• Implement routine internal quality control procedures.
• Monitor accuracy, reliability, and consistency of laboratory results.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain quality control records, equipment logs, and reagent records.
• Identify errors in laboratory processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure reagents are used within validity periods and under correct storage conditions.
• Support the review and implementation of laboratory procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and maintain equipment logs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly.
• Ensure laboratory benches, work surfaces, and equipment are cleaned and disinfected.
• Prevent unauthorized use of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory stock levels, including reagents and consumables.

Requirements

• Must have relevant qualifications in laboratory science.
• Strong technical competence and attention to detail.
• Professional integrity and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards.
• Ability to work closely with healthcare personnel.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents: An updated CV detailing relevant qualifications, logistics experience, technical competencies and professional achievements. A cover letter clearly demonstrating their suitability for the position, including relevant experience in logistics coordination, fleet management, inventory control, asset management and/or humanitarian supply chain operations. Applications should be submitted to: hr@lindiipeacefoundation.org