Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2)

Summary

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining is inviting suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2) at Bodles, Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Under the supervision of the Chief Post Entry Officer (SOG/ST 7), the Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2) is responsible for ensuring that support is provided for research, pest identification, diagnostic and regulatory work. Salary Range: 💰 $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Media laboratory reagents and culture prepared
  • • Specimens and samples prepared
  • • Laboratory records maintained
  • • Laboratory equipment and utensils maintained
  • • Plant samples analyzed
  • • Equipment and supplies inventoried
  • • Work areas clean and properly organized

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Prepares laboratory reagents and culture media for diagnostic work
  • • Collects, registers and prepares specimen and samples brought to the laboratory for identification of pests and diagnosis by the plant protection and regulatory officers
  • • Maintains all laboratory records up to date and relevant.
  • • Operates and maintains laboratory equipment which assists in the analysis of samples
  • • Notifies CPEO of any repairs and/or servicing of equipment within timely manner
  • • Ensures that reference collection adequately maintained
  • • Assists in the processing of samples submitted to the Unit adhering to set standards
  • • Assists with orientation/training of students from Tertiary Institutions on work/study programmes

• Other:

  • • Visits farms and other holdings to assist plant protection officers with field work
  • • Perform any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time

• Performance Standards:

  • • Media and reagents prepared adhering to set standards in agreed time frame
  • • Samples processed using required standards within the agreed time frame
  • • Maintenance and repair of equipment to the required standards
  • • Sanitation of equipment and workspaces using utilized adhering to set standards
  • • Laboratory records are comprehensive and submitted within established time frame
  • • Training needs performed in accordance with required standard

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Good oral communication skills
  • • Good written communication skills
  • • Good customer and quality focus skills
  • • Good planning and organising skills
  • • Good problem solving and decision making skills
  • • Good teamwork and cooperation skills

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of laboratory techniques and standards
  • • Sound knowledge of material resources
  • • Ability to perform basic maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment
  • • Very observant and alert
  • • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications

Qualifications

• • Laboratory Technician Certificate or equivalent qualification
OR
• • Four (4) CXC or GCE O’ Levels including passes in English Language, Mathematics,Chemistry and one (1) other subject or its equivalent
• • One (1) year experience working in a Laboratory

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • • Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
  • • Exposure to dust, bacteria and fungal spores
  • • Occasional long working hours

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than March 21, 2025 to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Laboratory Technician (SOG/ST 2) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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