Engineer at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)
Employment Nigeria
19-Aug-2017
LAGOS ,
Engineering
The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) a non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research and care and support services.
POSITION : Biotech Engineer - Global Fund MDRTB Program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide monthly and weekly reports to the head of unit for activity and progress monitoring.
Key Equipment:
- Autoclave, Biosafety cabinet, Inspissator, Centrifuge, Water bath, Freezer, incubator, microscopes, Genexpert, Laminal flow hood etc.
Qualifications
- B.Eng. / HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- HND Sci. Lab. Tech with specialization in Physics with Electronic
- BMLS with specialization in Instrumentation.
Skills:
- Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation skills.
- Computer application and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of laboratories, equipment’s and automation.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their Application letter and CV in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" via : careers@ihvnigeria.org
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