University of Nairobi Lab Technologist, Anaemia Study, United - Jobs in Kenya

University of Nairobi Lab Technologist, Anaemia Study, United - Jobs in Kenya

The Position
Reporting to the Laboratory Technical Advisor (LTA), the Lab Technologist will perform technical work in the laboratory within a multidisciplinary team at UNITID. Laboratory activities will include sample reception, biochemical analysis, hematological analysis, sample storage and archiving, packaging and shipping and referral among other responsibilities for both research and diagnostic services


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


Required Skills

Thorough knowledge of biochemistry, hematology, basic laboratory and safety procedures.

Good planning and organizing skills

Excellent communication skills; fluency in English and Swahili



Ability to:

Set up, operate, and make minor repairs to laboratory apparatus and equipment

Prepare chemical and reagent solutions, and dilutions to specifications

Correctly transcribe laboratory results

Operate, calibrate, and perform minor troubleshooting of laboratory

equipment

Maintain the laboratory and equipment in a safe and organized manner including correctly handling hazardous or

Observe safety procedures and protocols including safe handling and storage of hazardous materials

Read and understand technical manuals and protocols

Operate office equipment including computers and printers

Perform routine record keeping and report writing duties

Work independently and collaboratively

Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues


Terms of Appointment
This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.


How to apply

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.

Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, HumanResource, University of Nairobi.

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.

Late applications will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to recruit-ltasunitid@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.



For more information and job application details, see; University of Nairobi Lab Technologist, Anaemia Study, United Jobs in Kenya

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