Laboratory Manager - Diagnostic & Forensic/genetics Lab at Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA)

Job Grade “4”

Responsible to the Head of Veterinary Services for overseeing proper functioning of diagnostic and molecular/forensic laboratories at headquarters and the field satellite laboratories.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing the constant improvement and development of veterinary diagnostic & forensic laboratory at headquarters and field based satellite laboratories.
• Overseeing the constant improvement and development of forensic and genetics laboratory.
• Developing protocols on biological samples collection, processing, storage and analysis.
• Coordinating the procurement of laboratory supplies and maintenance services.
• Developing laboratory techniques.
• Overseeing maintenance of sample database and sample bank among other services.
• Developing concepts and proposals to develop laboratory techniques through research.
• Establishing linkages/collaborations with willing donors, local and international laboratories.
• Supervising and appraisal of laboratory and research staff.
• Participating in preparation of policy documents on wildlife veterinary issues.
• Preparing timely and accurate reports.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job requirements

• MSc. in Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Forensic Science or any other related biomedical sciences.
• BSc. in any Biological or Medical Sciences.
• At least three (3) scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• At least five (5) years working experience in a wildlife veterinary laboratory.