Laboratory Technologist - Isiolo County at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet 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:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology,    Mandatory
• Fluency in English Turkana and Swahili both written and spoken.    Mandatory
• Be registered and with a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB    Mandatory
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”    Mandatory
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite.    Mandatory
• Someone who has experience in working in Isiolo county    Mandatory
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team    Mandatory
• Experience working knowledge in research    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills    Mandatory