Laboratory Technologist KMR 8 - KEMRI, KENYA THIKA & NAIROBI

 KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following position: Position: Laboratory Technologist KMR 8 Location: Nairobi/Thika (1 position) Reports to: Laboratory manager. Purpose To assist the Laboratory Manager in the operations and coordination of laboratory activities 

Responsibilities 

 Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Standard Operations Procedures and Study Protocols

  Performs laboratory quality assurance/ quality control practices 

 Participates in Quality Control and Quality Improvement for area of specialty and Lab indicators 

 Ensures that quality control data are within acceptable ranges before reporting patient results 

 Identifies out of range control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes 

 Conducts internal quality audit regularly and initiates corrective and prevention actions

  Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, samples, and identification, requisition, reporting and charting procedures 

 Maintains high level of competence in GCLP, laboratory safety and standard operation procedures 

 Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area

  Plan and ship samples within the country and abroad. 

 Keeps an adequate supply of working materials on hand 

 Maintains confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential 

 Maintains laboratory equipment as outlined in the various operation SOPs and equipment manuals 

 Develops laboratory standard operating procedures and manuals

  Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications 

 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or BSC Medical Laboratory Sciences

  MUST be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board Experience and Skills 

 At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy clinical research laboratory

  Experience in carrying out laboratory testing for research studies and/or clinical trials Trained and certified on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) is added advantage.  Experience in laboratory audit processes is added advantage.

  Must be reliable, self-motivated and self-driven

 Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving 

 Must have Basic computer skills. 

 Good communication and management skills.

 Terms of employment Employment 

• Aone year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
•  Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

HOW TO APPLY 

a) All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements. 

b) Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.

 c) Must include copies of academic and professional certificates. A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 26th July, 2021.

 KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.