Laboratory Technologist - Kawaala/Kisenyi

• BACHELORS : Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution. Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council of Uganda (AHPCU) with a valid practising licence - Mandatory
  

Certifications:

• GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) or HSP certification within the last two years - Mandatory
  
• Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice - Added Advantage
  

Skill & Experience:

• Knowledge of TB and HIV laboratory investigations like IGRA testing, Gene Expert for TB, MTB Culture, - Added Advantage
  
• Competency computer skills such as MS Excel, MS Access - Added Advantage
  
• Experience handling and processing samples for storage, and maintaing Sample storage database - Added Advantage
  

Responsibilities:

• 1. Perform laboratory screening and diagnostic tests as specified in the study protocol and laboratory SOPs
  
• 2. Ensure proper collection, labeling, transportation, processing, storage, and retrieval of study specimens
  
• 3. Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner
  
• 4. Identify abnormal or critical laboratory results and promptly communicate them to the appropriate study clinicians
  
• 5. Maintain laboratory equipment, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality control documentation
  
• 6. Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, biosafety requirements, and quality management standards
  
• 7. Participate in data cleaning activities and respond to laboratory-related data queries
  
• 8. Contribute to study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other laboratory-related study outputs
  
• 9. Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and initiate requests for replenishment as needed
  
• 10. Package and prepare specimens for transportation and shipment to collaborating laboratories within Uganda and internationally, in accordance with applicable regulations and triple-packaging requirements