Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI)

Laboratory Analyst - Kisumu

Published:KMR 06
  • Advertised Date: 04/29/2022
  • Closing Date: 05/19/2022 17:00:00
  • Applications: 199

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • iPerform nucleic acid extraction of various sample types and analyze the specimen by PCR
  • iiWork with quality assurance officer in development, implementation and continuous review of standard operating procedures
  • iiiSupport laboratory functions including but not limited to general cleaning of allocated workspace, preparing reagents etc
  • ivCarry out initial analysis of project data and liaise with supervisor on further analysis
  • vOrganizing biological samples for appropriate storage and shipment
  • viMonitor operational supplies and requirements and make timely requests through the laboratory supervisor
  • viiComply with all policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control in the Laboratory
  • viiiParticipate in Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and ensure that these procedures are followed, with respect to samples, reagents and equipment.
  • ixMaintaining good clinical laboratory practice when discharging assigned responsibility
  • xPerform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 iBachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences .i.e. Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Microbiology from a recognized institution; Mandatory
2 iiBe registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) if applicable, with a valid current practicing license Mandatory
3 iiiProficiency in computer application; Mandatory
4 ivAt least one (1) year relevant work experience; Mandatory
5 Planning kills Skills & Competencies
6 Communication and reporting skills Skills & Competencies
7 Interpersonal skills Skills & Competencies
8 Team player Skills & Competencies
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Job Type

Contract

Salary

0

No. of Vacancies

1

Job Grade

KMR 06

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Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200

Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227

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Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke

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Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery

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