Laboratory Technician Manager

About this role

Based in Kwara, the Laboratory Manager will lead laboratory operations at the aquaculture facility, delivering water-quality, microbiology and pathology testing to support fish health, hatchery performance, research and biosecurity. The role ensures accurate and timely results, quality controls, safe practices, well-maintained equipment and proper sample management, with reporting to the Centre Lead. It is aimed at an experienced professional with a background in supervising or managing a laboratory in aquaculture or related fields (minimum six years).

What you would do

• Plan, organise and supervise daily laboratory activities in line with operational priorities.
• Establish testing schedules, sample flows and turnaround-time standards, and maintain related records.
• Ensure laboratory safety, cleanliness and proper sample management, and oversee space utilisation.
• Develop, implement and maintain SOPs for sampling, testing, reporting and equipment use.
• Manage water-quality monitoring programmes for broodstock, hatchery and research systems, coordinating testing and interpreting results and communicating risks to relevant teams.
• Coordinate microbiology and pathology support activities, including sampling, diagnostic testing for suspected disease or mortality events, and delivering timely results to the Veterinarian and Centre Lead.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Aquatic Animal Health, Microbiology, Pathology, Water Quality or related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of six years' experience managing or supervising a laboratory within aquaculture, animal health, food, environmental or biological testing.
• Practical experience in water-quality analysis, microbiology, microscopy, sample management and laboratory quality control.
• Experience supporting fish-health diagnostics, pathology or hatchery operations is strongly preferred.

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