Laboratory Technologist at Mount Kenya University

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal, Students Welfare and Alumni Affairs

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
• Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid practicing license.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• BSc in a relevant field
• 3 years’ experience.
• Computer Literacy