Microbiologist
REF 1677269
25.11.2024 | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- Job Description:
As a Microbiologist you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring infectious diseases and conditions by studying microorganisms. Your expertise in microbiological techniques, specimen analysis, and interpretation of results will contribute to accurate patient diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Responsibilities:
• Receive and process patient samples, such as blood, urine, sputum, and tissue, for microbiological analysis.
• Follow strict protocols to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results.
• Cultivate and identify microorganisms present in patient samples, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• Use staining, biochemical tests, and molecular techniques for accurate identification.
• Conduct antibiotic susceptibility tests to determine the most effective treatment options for bacterial infections.
• Diagnose infectious diseases by identifying the causative microorganisms and their characteristics.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports of laboratory findings, including interpretation of results.
• Share results with healthcare professionals to aid in patient care decisions.
• Maintain quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable laboratory results.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance programs.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and guidelines to prevent laboratory-acquired infections and ensure the safety of personnel.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable performance.
• Stay updated on advances in microbiology, diagnostic methods, and technology through ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, clinicians, and other laboratory staff to interpret results and contribute to patient care.
- Requirements
- Degree in microbiology or biochemistry or related
Ability to plan and execute experimental protocols.
Excellent knowledge of electron microscopes, electronic equipment, chemical samples, and stains and weighing equipment.
Highly skilled in microbiology techniques, methodology, equipment and supplies.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory tests used in microbiology work.
Proficient in methods and practices of microbiological analysis.
Great ability to prepare research papers and technical reports.
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
Strong leader who displays accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong IT and math skills.
Excellent laboratory skills.
Willingness to keep up-to-date with current information and research.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Transportation
- Medical insurance provided
- Accommodation provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- 50 - 200 employees