Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of laboratory reagents
• Processing of biological samples, laboratory supply inventory management, storage and shipment of biological samples
• Perform microscopic parasitological diagnosis of malaria
• Perform full blood count using automated analyser
• Perform full biochemistry analysis using automated analyser and point of care devices
• Perform other laboratory assays as per protocol and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining of quality control procedures in all assays performed
• Development of laboratory SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a busy biomedical laboratory    Mandatory
• Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)    Mandatory
• Strategic thinking    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Lab technique troubleshooting skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of laboratory reagents
• Processing of biological samples, laboratory supply inventory management, storage and shipment of biological samples
• Perform microscopic parasitological diagnosis of malaria
• Perform full blood count using automated analyser
• Perform full biochemistry analysis using automated analyser and point of care devices
• Perform other laboratory assays as per protocol and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining of quality control procedures in all assays performed
• Development of laboratory SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a busy biomedical laboratory    Mandatory
• Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)    Mandatory
• Strategic thinking    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Lab technique troubleshooting skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of laboratory reagents
• Processing of biological samples, laboratory supply inventory management, storage and shipment of biological samples
• Perform microscopic parasitological diagnosis of malaria
• Perform full blood count using automated analyser
• Perform full biochemistry analysis using automated analyser and point of care devices
• Perform other laboratory assays as per protocol and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining of quality control procedures in all assays performed
• Development of laboratory SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a busy biomedical laboratory    Mandatory
• Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)    Mandatory
• Strategic thinking    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Lab technique troubleshooting skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory experiments by as per study protocol following SOPs in the wet lab including single and multiplex PCRs, gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis and amplicon NGS using the ONT Nanopore platform;
• Perform HRP2/3 gene deletions in P. falciparum using a novel multiplex bead-based assay (MBA) on MAGPIX® System
• Development of laboratory SOPs
• Maintenance of good laboratory and clinical practice and quality laboratory standards
• Preparation of project progress reports and submission of the same to the Head of KEMRI Malaria Division at CGHR and CDC project PI and other CDC collaborators in a timely fashion;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in wet laboratory procedures including sample processing, DNA extraction and PCR    Mandatory
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;    Mandatory
• At least 2 years of laboratory research experience in malaria or other childhood diseases in Kenya or sub-Saharan Africa;    Mandatory
• Strong hands-on experience with current laboratory methods (wet lab including using multichannel pipettes, single and multiplex PCRs, gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis and ideally some NGS experience or parasite culture experience)    Mandatory
• Analytical skills and use of at least one statistical software package, e.g. SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, Python;    Mandatory
• Experience working in collaboration with multiple agencies/partners;    Mandatory
• Strategic thinking;    Skills & Competencies
• Analytical skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Lab technique troubleshooting skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Creativity and Innovativeness;    Skills & Competencies
• Critical thinking skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Communication and reporting skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Team player    Skills & Competencies

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Key Responsibilities:

• Head the laboratory quality management unit
• Ensure the processes needed for QMS are established, implemented and maintained
• Promote awareness of users’ needs and requirements throughout the laboratory and HIV research branch
• Ensure compliance and conformance with requirements for applicable regulatory entities (e.g. ISO 15189, KENAS, GCLP/HSP)
• Perform periodic laboratory internal audits and ensure departments perform timely follow up of audit findings
• Prepare and present QMS and/or other related information to the stakeholders
• Provide oversight and documentation of all laboratory trainings and competency assessments
• Perform external audit and inspection preparations
• Ensure procedure manuals and policies are written, updated and approved in a timely manner
• Identify and address complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Schedule and organize management review meetings in consultation with the laboratory director
• Prepare quarterly quality management system reports
• Mentor, advise and provide technical support to fellow scientists, graduate students and interns
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or relevant scientific qualifications from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any registration body, if applicable, with a valid current practicing license, is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• ISO 19011 internal audit for medical laboratory officer training will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Training in analytical skills and use of at least one statistical software package, e.g. STATA, R, SPSS or SAS will be an added advantage    Mandatory
• Excellent team work and time management skills    Mandatory