Research Assistant – Laboratory Technologist, Pathology Department at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary
The successful candidate will conduct all laboratory bench work, biorepository activities and documentation related to the PERICOVID study at AKUHN and other study sites.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain relevant databases and filing systems 
2. Ensure optimal management of the PRECISE study biorepository
3. Perform relevant sample analysis, including ELISA
4. Submit progress reports on a timely fashion
5. Take minutes during meetings
6. Coordinate with other team members to ensure flawless execution of PRECISE and PERICOVID studies

Requirements

1. B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent from a recognized institution
2. 3 years relevant working experience
3. Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technician Board
4. Competency in blood sample collection, processing of blood samples including preparation of buffy coat and slides, sample analysis on automated chemistry and/or haematology analysers, maintenance of sample logs to ensure ease of retrieval of samples and relevant data
5. Should be able to perform ELISA
6. Involvement in previous research studies especially in a biorepository will be an added advantage

Applications should be submitted latest by March 2, 2022