Laboratory Analyst at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/010/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  At least eight (5) 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;

 OR

•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or 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; and
•  Proficiency in computer application;
•  Demonstrated work performance and results;
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
• setting will be an added advantage;
•  Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Analytical Skills
•  Communication skills
•  Interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
•  Receiving/collecting, labelling 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;
•  Oversee sample storage and shipping processes;
•  Supervise the laboratory team
•  Accountable for all laboratory consumables
•  Maintain communication with the sponsor
•  Ensuring timely development and sharing of reports;

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Telephone number

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi not later than October 12, 2023. All
applications must be submitted through KEMRI CRDR Email Address crdrkemri@kemri.go.ke