Laboratory Analyst - Siaya at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No: CGHR/339/01/23

Job Summary: 

The Laboratory Analyst position requires the staff to coordinate biological specimen collection and preservation including placental tissues obtained during home deliveries, biological sample chain of custody management and quality control related procedures.

Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology and Microbiology) from a recognized institution
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
• Minimum of 1-year experience in biomedical research
• Proficiency in the use of computers and use electronic case report form (eCRF) for data collection

Responsibilities and tasks

• Prepare Laboratory reagent e.g. buffers for placenta preservation
• Receive/collect and record specimens according to applicable protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform placental tissue grossing
• Process placenta tissues for Haematoxylin and Eosin (H & E) staining
• Coordinate laboratory related supplies and stock monitoring in the study health facilities
• Train community interviewers and community health volunteers on biosafety and biosecurity guidelines
• Develop field/laboratory SOPs