Laboratory Technician at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.

The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Awe, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support laboratory operations through sample collection, testing, analysis, and reporting.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory diagnostics, including ELISA and PCR testing, to support poultry health management, disease surveillance, quality assurance, and biosecurity programs across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform diagnostic testing using ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) techniques.
• Conduct routine microbiological, serological, and molecular analyses.
• Assist in poultry disease surveillance, monitoring, and outbreak investigations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ELISA readers, PCR machines, and other laboratory equipment.
• Interpret test results and prepare accurate laboratory reports.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory quality assurance procedures and biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain laboratory records, testing logs, and documentation.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and reagents and initiate replenishment requests when necessary.
• Participate in laboratory audits, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Microbiology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' laboratory experience, preferably within the poultry, veterinary, livestock, or agricultural industry.
• Hands-on experience conducting ELISA and PCR testing is mandatory.
• Knowledge of poultry diseases and diagnostic procedures will be a strong advantage.
• Experience operating and maintaining ELISA readers, thermal cyclers (PCR machines), and related laboratory equipment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems and biosecurity practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

Competencies:

• Molecular and serological diagnostic skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Technical troubleshooting skills.
• Report writing and documentation.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the job title as the subject of the email.