Evaluate samples for acceptability according to prescribed guidelines
Receive samples as per set protocols
Prepare samples for analysis according to established procedures.
Properly package and ship collected samples as guided by the Laboratory Technical Advisor
Monitor supplies and make timely requests through the LTA
Keep an organized laboratory log of all samples received and document quality assurance procedures applied during testing
Ensure that study equipment is properly calibrated and well maintained
Comply with all policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Technical Advisor
Required Academic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). Those with HND in Haematology or Clinical Chemistry have added advantage
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a clinical trials laboratory or research laboratory
Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with current valid practicing license (2022)
Possess Certificate of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Proficient in quality assurance and control procedures in the laboratory
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, HumanResource, University of Nairobi.
Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] as one file in PDF.
