Public Health Laboratory Technologist at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Health Laboratory Technologist

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Department: School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences

Summary of Position

• The Public Health Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for managing its Public Health laboratory and Museum as may be requested by the Dean.
• The candidate shall contribute to keeping the Laboratory/museum safe, maintaining and managing its equipment for students use. 
• S/he will work closely with the Dean and Chair of Public Health in guiding students through laboratory experience in line with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria. 

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of the Laboratory equipment
• Manage and maintain Laboratory inventory
• Control and Manage the use of Laboratory equipment by students, Faculty and Staff.
• Promote a good atmosphere, cleanliness and excellent laboratory environment for use.
• Lead and take visitors on a tour of the Public Health Laboratory and Museum.
• Maintain the safety of artworks/ exhibitions and other fragile Health pictorials, artefacts and health digital contents of the Laboratory/museum
• Be part of other committees aimed at promoting Laboratory development, staff welfare etc.
• Contribute to AUN’s community service and development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements for the position

• HND/BSc in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Certification or licensure from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably with a focus on public health.
• Experience in academic or research-oriented laboratories is an asset.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Experience in problem centered approach to learning.
• Experience in safety, managing people and Laboratory equipment.
• Good communication skills
• Good command of English Language.
• Experience in the use of basic computer skills like Microsoft office documents.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes, cover letters, teaching statement, research statement and contact information of three references to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Application is opened until position is filled
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.