BIOTECH ENGINEER- GLOBAL FUND MDRTB PROGRAM
The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) - Zaria, Lagos and Umuahia
Posted: Aug 25th, 2017
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Responsibilities
SUMMARY/OVERVIEW The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. The Bio-tech Engineer will ensure optimal functioning of diagnostic equipment in all IHVN supported clinical diagnostic, research and regional training laboratories. LOCATIONS: Zaria, Lagos and Umuahia OFFICE/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Laboratory Services Department & Maintenance Unit SCHEDULED WORK TIMES: Monday - Friday IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR/REPORTS TO: Manager, Bio-tech Engineering
The Bio-Tech Engineer is responsible for:
- Install laboratory equipment within IHVN MDRTB reference Laboratories.
- Biosafety level 2& 3 maintenance.
- HVAC maintenance.
- Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units under the Laboratory Department.
- Support equipment training for site lab staff.
- Certify Biosafety cabinet
- Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.
- Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.
- Liaise with Regional Laboratory Officers on equipment functions, breakdowns and support for action.
- Write service and installation reports.
Key Equipment: Autoclave, Biosafety cabinet, Inspissator, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, incubator, microscopes, Genexpert, Laminal flow hood etc.
| Minimum: HND Experience: 1-3 year(s) |
Location: Zaria, Lagos and Umuahia Job Type: Temporary |
Salary: Expires: 30-09-2017 |
General Requirements
- B.Eng. / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic
- BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.
- Basic Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.
- Basic computer application and troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge of laboratories, equipment’s and automation.
