Job Description
- To carry out inspection, installation and configuration of newly purchased medical laboratory equipment.
- To conduct safety checks on CHAMPS laboratory building systems and carry out inspection of electrical installation of laboratory devices.
- To prepare troubleshooting standard operating procedures for preventive maintenance purpose for each equipment.
- To keep accurate and up to date maintenance logs, and prepare life history of each equipment and parts inventory of the CHAMPS laboratory equipment.
- To provide training to end users, on the safe and proper use of laboratory equipment to avoid any electrical related accidents.
- To operate specialized test-equipment in troubleshooting, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and develop a good working relationship with the technical supply team to try and remotely fix any technical problem.
- To prepare installation and maintenance cost for CHAMPS peripheral laboratory equipment such as generator.
- To identify replacement parts, perform urgent repairs on laboratory equipment at the two laboratory sites.
- To participate in the on-going renovation work of new laboratory work space at the main site, by advising the electrician on specific electrical installation points (socket levels, and switch) for the laboratory equipment, including other electrical items such as air conditioning, freezers, fridges and generator.
- To work with the university plumber to ensure constant water supply to the laboratory by checking that the tank has sufficient amount of water at all times.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate light intensity in the laboratory, ensure that emergency fluorescent tubes, fires extinguishers are installed and working properly.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may be altered at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is full consultation with the post-holder. The post-holder will carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities as reasonably requested by the line manager, Dr Nega Assefa.
Job Requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Bio-medical Engineering.
- At least two years of relevant work experience in carrying out routine maintenance of medical laboratory equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
- Good level command of English language to communicate with technical supply team during trouble shooting difficulties.
- Ability to use computers and standard Microsoft office packages
- Desirable requirements
- Excellent oral and written communications in English
- Experience in an accredited laboratory.
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