Laboratory Technician
Job Description
The Medical Laboratory Technician will support diagnostic services by performing laboratory tests, processing clinical specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in hospital or clinical laboratories and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
The technician will collaborate with laboratory scientists, physicians, and healthcare staff to ensure accurate diagnostic reporting and timely patient care. This role is critical to maintaining reliable laboratory operations and supporting effective clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Collect, label, and process biological samples including blood, urine, stool, and tissue specimens.
Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and serology.
Prepare laboratory reagents, chemicals, and testing solutions for diagnostic procedures.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including microscopes, analyzers, and centrifuges.
Record and verify laboratory test results accurately in laboratory information systems.
Follow strict laboratory safety procedures, infection control protocols, and quality assurance standards.
Monitor laboratory inventory and maintain adequate supply of reagents, consumables, and equipment.
Assist laboratory scientists and medical staff with diagnostic analysis and reporting.
Participate in internal and external quality control programs and laboratory audits.
Support clinical research activities and public health laboratory initiatives when required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related life science field.
3–5 years of professional experience in hospital, diagnostic, or research laboratories.
Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques, diagnostic testing procedures, and laboratory information systems (LIS).
Understanding of quality assurance, laboratory safety standards, and infection prevention practices.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Skills and Competencies
Clinical Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Diagnostics, Specimen Collection & Handling, Sample Processing, Hematology Testing, Microbiology Analysis, Biochemistry Testing, Serology Diagnostics, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Instrument Calibration, Laboratory Safety Compliance, Infection Control Procedures, Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Laboratory Data Recording, Diagnostic Reporting, Reagent Preparation, Laboratory Inventory Management, Laboratory Documentation, Clinical Research Support, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Analytical Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Laboratory Workflow Management, Healthcare Diagnostics.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary: USD 7,500 – USD 10,500
Professional training and continuing education opportunities
Exposure to advanced clinical diagnostic technologies
Supportive teaching hospital environment
Opportunity to contribute to healthcare delivery and medical research in Malawi
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