Laboratory Technologist - Migori at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately and timely Perform Vijana SM study-specific assays: HIV rapid tests and urine Pregnancy tests.
• Preparing Samples for shipments to referral labs, including STI testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s.
• Developing and updating laboratory inventory and stock control cards
• Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected, laboratory study documents, results and perform tests as per the specific laboratory SOPs
• Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due.
• Completion of lab eCRFs on provided EDC.
• Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
• Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
• Ensure compliance with all the SOPs and respective specimen flow charts
• Participate and pass all required proficiency testing
• Participate in timely enrolment of all EQAs required where applicable.
• Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures
• Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab specimen data base
• Receive, download, and post/report all external lab results/reports
• Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication SOP
• QA/QC point persons at the lab level

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license    Mandatory
• .Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board(KMLTTB)    Mandatory
• Over 2 years relevant work experience in an HIV program and one year experience in research set up    Mandatory
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.    Mandatory
• Computer literate with Experience working with RED Cap    Mandatory
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness    Mandatory
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented    Mandatory