Lab Technologist, Anaemia Study, United at University of Nairobi

Responsibilities

• Evaluate samples for acceptability according to prescribed guidelines
• Receive samples as per set protocols
• Prepare samples for analysis according to established procedures.
• Properly package and ship collected samples as guided by the Laboratory Technical Advisor 
• Monitor supplies and make timely requests through the LTA
• Keep an organized laboratory log of all samples received and document quality assurance procedures applied during testing
• Ensure that study equipment is properly calibrated and well maintained
• Comply with all policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Technical Advisor

Required Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). Those with HND in Haematology or Clinical Chemistry have added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a clinical trials laboratory or research laboratory
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with current valid practicing license (2022)
• Possess Certificate of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient in quality assurance and control procedures in the laboratory