Laboratory Analyst - Isiolo County at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
• Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
• Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
• Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
• Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
• Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
• Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
• Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
• Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
• Keep lab work areas clean and organized
• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent    Mandatory
• Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree    Mandatory
•  Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR    Mandatory
• Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken.    Mandatory
• Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB    Mandatory
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection.”    Mandatory
• Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite.    Mandatory
• Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County    Mandatory
• Analytical Skills    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team    Skills & Competencies
• Experience working knowledge in research    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills    Skills & Competencies