KEMRI Laboratory Technologist - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

i. Accurate and timely performing of Study specific assays

ii. Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival

iii. Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result and prompt communication to the Study clinicians/coordinator

iv. Ensuring maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the lab manager

v. Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP

vi. Develop lab related SOP for the studies

vii. Ensuring laboratory waste segregation and management

viii. Developing and updating laboratory inventory

ix. Developing, compliance and continuous review of lab SOPs and specimen flow charts in keeping with the study protocol and applicable ISO-certification

x. Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due and ensuring custody

xi. Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures as per IATA guidelines and tracking of referred samples per IATA guidelines and available agreements

xii. Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab specimen data base

xiii. GCP and GCLP compliance

xiv. Receive, download, transcribe and post/report all lab results/reports as per the lab results communication SOP

xv. Assist in participant recruitment and consenting whenever called upon

xvi. Support activities from any other studies as called upon by the Lab management team


Vacancy Requirements:


1 Minimum of a degree in a biomedical science or lab-related field Mandatory

2 Must hold a current registration with KMLTTB Mandatory

3 GCP-certification Mandatory

4 At least 1 year experience working in a busy clinical research lab Mandatory

5 Experience with rapid testing for HIV and pregnancy Mandatory

6 Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance Mandatory

7 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Mandatory

8 Keen and attentive to detail Mandatory

9 Ability to follow instructions and procedures Mandatory

10 Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili. Mandatory

11 Experience processing genital samples for research purposes Mandatory

12 Experience preparing samples for Nugent scoring is an added advantage Mandatory

13 Computer literacy Mandatory

14 Familiarity with processing samples for shipment – IATA certification is an added advantage Mandatory

15 Experience working with electronic data collection tools especially REDCap Mandatory

16 Flexible and ready to work during odd hours Mandatory

17 GCLP certification Mandatory


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