Laboratory Technologist

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Registration Certificate and Valid practicing license issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable;
  
• Experience in molecular biology and immunological assays are an added advantage;
  
• GCP and GCLP trainings;
  
• Proficiency in computer application.
  
• uter literate
  
• Must be a team player
  
•  Must be comfortable in remote field work conditions
  

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Registration Certificate and Valid practicing license issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable;
  
• Experience in molecular biology and immunological assays are an added advantage;
  
• GCP and GCLP trainings;
  
• Proficiency in computer application.
  
• uter literate
  
• Must be a team player
  
•  Must be comfortable in remote field work conditions
  

• Receiving/collecting and recording of study related biological specimens;
  
• Isolating, quantifying, and cryopreserving PBMCs.
  
• Molecular biology assays: DNA extraction from biological samples and detection of Plasmodium falciparum and EBV using qPCR
  
• Immunological assays: ELISA and multiplex bead assay for analyses of Plasmodium falciparum, EBV and other common pathogens.
  
• Preparing reagents and managing laboratory supplies inventory
  
• Recording and reporting laboratory results;
  
• Keeping an updated inventory of all samples collected and generated in the laboratory.
  
• Routine and daily monitoring of laboratory equipment.
  
• Ensuring adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines;
  
• Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs).
  
• Attend to any other duties assigned by the supervisor.