PUSH which is a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and the University of Washington is currently seeking qualified and competent person to fill the following position.Vacancy: Research Laboratory Assistant
Job Applicant Requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or related field from a recognized University.
A working knowledge of MS Office is required.
They should have at least six months to one year working experience in a research or a diagnostic Laboratory.
Good Clinical and Laboratory Practices (GCLP) training will be an added advantage.Main Objectives of this position
The successful candidate will be expected to assist researchers in performing a variety of routine or repetitive technical duties in a HIV immunology and molecular diagnostic laboratory on a research project.
Incumbents draw largely upon their practical knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks include
Specimen archiving and inventory management.
Shipment of samples (PBMCs, Plasma, serum, pax, ns)
Specimen inventory QC/QA checks
Lab supplies management- GeneXpet cartridges, LAM Kits, CrAg kits etc
Ensuring quality of lab data, following up and reporting important laboratory critical values.
Ensure testing labs have participated and passed in both internal QCs and external QAs.
Reviewing and addressing queries on laboratory data CRFs
Developing and updating SOPs, CRFs and other clinic/lab documentsTerms of Employment
This contract will be for 12 months renewable.
The successful candidate will undergo 3 months probation period after employment.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and Academic Certificates via email to nyamache4242@gmail.com by Friday 25th July 2014.
