Emergency Lab Technician – Field Diagnostics

International Medical Corps; Peterborough; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A global humanitarian nonprofit organization is seeking a laboratory technician to perform clinical laboratory testing and diagnostics to support emergency medical services. Candidates should have a laboratory technician diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role involves collecting samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and reporting results accurately while providing care to disaster-affected populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of laboratory diagnostic and safety procedures is required.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment safely is necessary.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect laboratory samples including blood and other clinical specimens.
• Perform laboratory testing such as hematology, biochemistry, and microbiology.
• Record and report laboratory results accurately.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data recording

Equipment maintenance

Safety protocols

Sample collection

Education

Laboratory technician diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

A global humanitarian nonprofit organization is seeking a laboratory technician to perform clinical laboratory testing and diagnostics to support emergency medical services. Candidates should have a laboratory technician diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role involves collecting samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and reporting results accurately while providing care to disaster-affected populations.