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Senior Laboratory Technologist (U3)

Entebbe, Uganda

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Closing: Apr 19, 2024

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Published: Apr 15, 2024 (3 days ago)

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The post holder will participate in conducting immunology laboratory analyses under the supervision of the line manager.


Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a biological sciences field from a recognised Ugandan university;

• Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Laboratory Practice certification;

• Minimum two years of experience working in a laboratory technologist (or related) role in a busy research setting;

• Experience in processing blood samples from research study participants;

• Experience in conducting immunoassays (such as ELISA, ELISpot, Luminex, Flow cytometry);

• Ability to learn and conduct assays required, according to study protocols;

• Should possess Analytical and conceptual thinking skills;

• Thoroughness;

• Reliability; and, Concern for excellence.


Responsibilities

The post holder will participate in conducting immunology laboratory analyses under the supervision of the line manager.


Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a biological sciences field from a recognised Ugandan university;

• Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Laboratory Practice certification;

• Minimum two years of experience working in a laboratory technologist (or related) role in a busy research setting;

• Experience in processing blood samples from research study participants;

• Experience in conducting immunoassays (such as ELISA, ELISpot, Luminex, Flow cytometry);

• Ability to learn and conduct assays required, according to study protocols;

• Should possess Analytical and conceptual thinking skills;

• Thoroughness;

• Reliability; and, Concern for excellence.


• Receiving, processing, and storing of study samples according to SOPs and study protocols;

• Planning and performing SOP-guided laboratory techniques including;

  • Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assays (ELISAs)

  • Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent spot (ELISpot) assays

  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation from whole blood, and subsequent storage

  • Whole blood and PBMC stimulation assays

  • Multiplex bead array assays such as Luminex®

  • Flow cytometry

  • DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

• Analysis of laboratory results, with the support of the line manager, and preparing reports on experiments;


• Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are stored appropriately;


• Finding and reading literature relevant to the work;

• Participate in writing publications, sometimes as lead author;


• Participating in sharing knowledge through laboratory meetings and journal clubs;

• Preparing and reviewing standard operating procedures;

• Implementing GCLP practices and engaging in proactive problem prevention of GCLP practice;

• Entering and cleaning laboratory data; and,

• Helping with other laboratory procedures and projects as and when required by the line manager

Line Management Responsibilities;

• Provide mentorship to one or more laboratory technicians; and,

• Supervise students working in the laboratory.


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