KEMRI Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya

Project Description:

The study title: The Burden of Respiratory Disease among the Elderly Study within the DGHP Branch aims to understand pathogen-specific incidence of respiratory illness among the older persons and estimate costs associated with influenza disease among the elderly population.

Position Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology,

• Be registered and with a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB

• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite.

• Fluency in English and Swahili both written and spoken.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team

• Experience working knowledge in research

• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep lab work areas clean and organized

• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes

• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs

• Receiving, labeling and analyzing samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)

• Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures

• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment

• Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders

• Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records

• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.

• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Research Administrator, the laboratory technologist will be responsible for sample collection, receiving, labelling, analyzing samples and relaying back the results for patient care.

S/he will as well monitor the laboratory supplies, maintain the lab equipment and proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya

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