Technologist - Microbiology

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi invites applications for the position of Technologist, Microbiology in the Clinical Laboratory.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences, with a Master’s preferred, and has thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, good written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to work in shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences; Masters preferred.
• One year traineeship at AKU or two to three years relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tests independently according to SOPs and ensure quality of results.
• Participate in staff training and educational opportunities.
• Assist supervisor in implementing safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Guidelines.
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the physician, or nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Willingness to work in shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Technologist, Microbiology

Department

Clinical Laboratory

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Technologist for Microbiology department, a section of Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• perform clinical tests independently according to the standard operating procedures and ensure quality of results
• participate in staff training, according to laboratory guidelines and also participate in educational opportunities
• assist supervisor in the implementation of the safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Guidelines
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the physician, or nurse.

You should have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Masters’ degree will be preferred
• one year traineeship at the Clinical Laboratory at AKU or two to three years of relevant experience preferably in a laboratory or hospital
• thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• good written and verbal communication skills
• willingness to work in shifts.