Laboratory Analyst - Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research - Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patients specimens;
• Preparing laboratory reagents;
• Examining specimens;
• maintaining equipment and reagents;
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
• Writing and recording results;
• Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); and
• Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience;    
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution    
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body;    
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable    
• Proficiency in computer application;    
• Demonstrated work performance and results;    
• Analytical Skills    
• Communication skills    
• Interpersonal skills    
• Team player