Satellite Lab Tech at Ministry of Health

Reporting to their respective Satellite Laboratory Supervisors, the Sattellite Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for receiving biomedical samples at the satellite (peripheral county-based)  laboratory and conducting confirmatory and quality assurance HIV testing, blood processing and storage.

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving blood specimens from the field and validating documentation
• Processing of blood through separation of blood into plasma and preparation of DBS specimens
• Perform QA/QC HIV retesting on received biomedical samples
• Perform HIV prevalence testing using Geenius HIV-1 assay on biomedical samples
• Documenting all received, tested, and stored biomedical samples into the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS ^(TM))
• Supply, elute and aliquot QC material for field teams
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal
• Prepare and ship specimens from the satellite to the central laboratory

Requirements

• Diploma or higher qualification in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Sciences. Degree in relevant field would be an added advantage
• Must have a minimum 2 year experience working in a busy biomedical or related molecular research laboratory
• Registered Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid licence
• Availability for full time field work anywhere in Kenya
• Availability to work non-standard working hours (evening, weekends and holidays)