Junior Veterinary Laboratory Technologist
BACKGROUND EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company. Our Vision Our
EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.
Job Summary
We are seeking passionate and motivated entry-level Veterinary Laboratory Technologists to join our growing diagnostic team. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a BSc in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, eager to apply their academic knowledge in a professional, purpose-driven environment. You will be working in our Serology, Molecular Biology (PCR), and Bacteriology sections, supporting field sample collection and contributing to our lab’s ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Sample Collection & Processing
- Assist in field collection of blood, swab, and tissue samples from poultry farms and hatcheries.
- Ensure accurate sample labeling, safe transportation, and adherence to biosafety protocols.
- Process and prepare samples for diagnostic testing using approved SOPs.
Diagnostic Testing
- Conduct diagnostic procedures such as ELISA, PCR, and bacteriological cultures under supervision.
- Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and timely.
- Support diagnostic investigations during disease outbreaks and surveillance programs.
Quality Assurance & ISO 17025 Compliance
- Follow laboratory quality management systems in line with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Participate in internal quality control, equipment calibration, and method validation activities.
- Maintain precise documentation and contribute to continual improvement of lab processes.
Laboratory Operations
- Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the lab.
- Observe Ethiopian veterinary and biosafety regulations in all procedures.
- Collaborate with production, health, and R&D teams to ensure diagnostic accuracy and rapid response to poultry health issues.
Professional Development
- Take part in training sessions and skill-building workshops organized by EthioChicken.
- Stay informed on current poultry diseases and diagnostic innovations relevant to the Ethiopian context.
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