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ERICK LUGALA
MWANZA,TANZANIA
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Summary
Laboratory Technician experienced in specimen handling and quality control. Enhanced laboratory efficiency through effective communication and equipment calibration while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Focused on maintaining accurate documentation and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Catholic university of health and allied science
Mwanza, TANZANIA
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Prepared laboratory samples for testing in laboratory.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment and verified instrument readings.
- Disposed of waste materials according to laboratory rules.
- Reviewed procedures and followed quality control standards.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
- Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
- Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
- Provided technical support to colleagues regarding methods used in experiments or data interpretation.
- Analyzed data using various software programs including Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
- Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
- Audited specimen integrity and identification classifications to maintain accurate records.
Laboratory Technician
Mwananyamala regional hospital
Dar er salaam, Tanzania
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Prepared laboratory samples for test
- Recorded specimen data and updated laboratory logbooks accurately.
- Operated microscopes and lab equipment for health and allied science experiments.
- Sterilized glassware and workspaces following university laboratory safety procedures.
- Work as student during routine laboratory activities.
- Maintained laboratory instruments and reported faults to supervisors.
- Enforced safety standards when handling chemicals, specimens, and waste.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCE
Mwanza, Tanzania 10.2023 - 08.2026
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory testing
- Aseptic technique
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control
- LIMS documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory documentation
- Ion chromatography
- Microbiology techniques
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Reagent preparation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Cell culture
- Hazardous waste management
- Chromatography techniques
- [Type] testing and analysis
- ELISA techniques
- Surface analysis techniques
- Laboratory safety
- Specimen preparation
- Instrument calibration
- Diagnosing [type] illnesses
- Sample collection techniques
- Electrophoresis
- Enzyme assays
- Analytical chemistry
- Regulatory compliance
- Spectrophotometry
- Specimen processing
- Specimen collection
- Lab equipment processes
- Chemical handling
- Clinical lab settings
- Laboratory equipment management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Laboratory instrumentation
Affiliations
- Reading novels
- Playing football
- Gym activities
- Cleaning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Mwananyamala regional hospital
01.2026 - 02.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCE
10.2023 - 08.2026
Laboratory Technician
Catholic university of health and allied science
10.2023 - 08.2026