KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Laboratory Analyst - Nairobi
- Advertised Date: 03/24/25
- Closing Date: 04/13/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 183
Job Tite/Designation
Laboratory Analyst - Nairobi
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patients’ specimens.
- Proper sample reception and processing including culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and recording results.
- Media preparation, QC and packaging samples for shipment to other labs.
- Participate in developing assays, equipment SOP development and laboratory waste autoclaving.
- Perform data entry from preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes
- Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and
- Participation in IQC and EQA Pannel testing
- Maintenance of equipment, supplies inventory, reagents and lab records
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Microbiology laboratory. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body | Mandatory |
| 4 | Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable | Mandatory |
| 5 | Proficiency in computer application; | Mandatory |
| 6 | Demonstrated work performance and results | Mandatory |
| 7 | Analytical Skills | Mandatory |
| 8 | Communication skills | Mandatory |
| 9 | Interpersonal skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | Team player | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 06
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.