Laboratory Analyst - Isiolo County
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Industry Government Founded 1979 Type Public Website www.kemri.org Address Kenya Medical Research Institute, Off Mbagathi Way Nairobi
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
- Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
- Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
- Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
- Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
- Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
- Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
- Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
- Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
- Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
- Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
- Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
- Keep lab work areas clean and organized
- Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
- Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
- Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent Mandatory
- Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree Mandatory
- Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR Mandatory
- Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken. Mandatory
- Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB Mandatory
- Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection.” Mandatory
- Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory
- Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County Mandatory
- Analytical Skills Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team Skills & Competencies
- Experience working knowledge in research Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills Skills & Competencies