Laboratory Assistant – The Botswana Vaccine Institute (Pty) Ltd

VACANCY

The Botswana Vaccine Institute (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana Government wholly owned company-with a high international reputation. It is committed to the production of high-quality livestock vaccine which is exported worldwide. Botswana Vaccine Institute is now seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced person to fin the following vacant position:

LABORATORY ASSISTANT – WASHING PLANT

Main purpose of the job:

Prepares, cleans and sterilizes materials and glass wares for the production in accordance with international standards and HSE policy and to clean laboratory, equipment and utensils.

Position Requirements:

Education: Certificate in Laboratory Sciences

Qualities: Attention to details Team player Accuracy of work Procedural compliance

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Washes, prepares and cleans laboratory apparatus in accordance with the operatin procedure
• Cleans laboratory in accordance with laid down procedures
• Keeps records of laboratory apparatus and recommends replenishment to Supervisor
• Operates the autoclave and the oven for sterilization of glassware and materials
• Checks expiry date on sterilized items and re-sterilizes expiry items
• Supplies glassware and laboratory equipment to all departments according to requisitions
• Implements of the continuous improvement actions in the department
• Ensures that safety and HSE procedures are adhered to
• Prepares and distributes the protective clothes to all sections
• Operates the distortion machine and sterilizes the distilled water