Laboratory Technologist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No CGHR/331/12/22

Position Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology,
• Be registered and with a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in English and Swahili both written and spoken.

Skills knowledge and Abilities.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team
• Experience working knowledge in research
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Keep lab work areas clean and organized
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs
• Receiving, labeling and analyzing 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
• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor