Laboratory Technologist - Migori At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

Key Responsibilities:
Accurately and timely Perform Vijana SM study-specific assays: HIV rapid tests and urine Pregnancy tests.
Preparing Samples for shipments to referral labs, including STI testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment's.
Developing and updating laboratory inventory and stock control cards
Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected, laboratory study documents, results and perform tests as per the specific laboratory SOPs
Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due.
Completion of lab eCRFs on provided EDC.
Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
Ensure compliance with all the SOPs and respective specimen flow charts
Participate and pass all required proficiency testing
Participate in timely enrolment of all EQAs required where applicable.
Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures
Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab specimen data base
Receive, download, and post/report all external lab results/reports
Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication SOP
QA/QC point persons at the lab level

Vacancy Requirements:
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Mandatory
Valid practicing license Mandatory
.Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board(KMLTTB) Mandatory
Over 2 years relevant work experience in an HIV program and one year experience in research set up Mandatory
Commitment to continuous professional development and learning. Mandatory
Computer literate with Experience working with RED Cap Mandatory
Independent judgment and resourcefulness Mandatory
Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented Mandatory