Laboratory Technician at SHARP Study

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for handling and processing of study samples in Nairobi on a daily basis, and liaising with peripheral laboratories for testing of samples and follow-up of lab results.

The technician will strictly follow the laboratory SOPs and maintain a laboratory results database and sample inventory.

S/he will be report to the Laboratory Director and Principal Investigator.

S/he must be able to work with minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.

Responsibilities will include:

• Carry out routine and specialized laboratory procedures.
• Specimen processing.
• Performing isolations cryopreservation and archiving samples.
• Safe and effective delivery of samples to different laboratories.
• Ensure laboratory results are entered accurately and in a timely manner on the report forms and into the database and facilitate retrieval of hard copies of data as requested by principle Investigators, Co-investigator and clinic staff.
• Prepare samples for storage and shipping as needed.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or higher degree in Biological Sciences from a major institution of higher education.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact productively with other team members
• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

• BSc Biological Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Good Laboratory practice (GLP) would be an added advantage

Please note that the appointment is on a one-year contract term renewable on mutual agreement and availability of funds.