Laboratory Technician
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About the role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician with experience in immunology laboratory techniques, particularly Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) processing and downstream immunological assays. The Laboratory Technician will work closely with Laboratory Scientists and Managers to ensure laboratory activities are accurate, timely, compliant with SOPs and protocols, and aligned with GCP, GCLP, and institutional quality systems.
What you'll do
- Laboratory Testing and Technical Support
- Complete laboratory worksheets, logs, and records accurately and contemporaneously in line with ALCOA+ principles.
- Prepare laboratory workspaces, materials, and equipment in advance of study activities.
- Support study start-up and amendment activities by ensuring laboratory requirements are in place.
- Contribute to smooth daily laboratory operations across multiple concurrent studies.
- Monitor laboratory supplies, reagents, kits, and consumables to ensure availability and usability.
- Track stock levels and expiry dates and escalate shortages or risks proactively.
- Support inventory control processes, stock rotation, and restocking activities.
- Perform routine equipment checks as delegated and report calibration, maintenance, or performance issues.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or a related fi eld.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a clinical, diagnostic, or research laboratory environment.
- Experience supporting protocol-driven or regulated laboratory work.
- Experience working across multiple studies or high-throughput laboratory settings
- Should be certified and registered with the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe (MLCSCZ).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience in PBMC processing, cryopreservation, and cellular immunology techniques.
- Practical knowledge of flow cytometry, ELISpot, and related immunological assays is an added advantage.