Laboratory Technician at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full time

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013.

The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Ref. KEMRI-THGP 01

Reporting to:
Principal Investigators

Summary
The Laboratory Technician will provide assistance to the overall project and will work with the existing THGP team. The candidate will be in charge of processing bio specimens during field clinics using established protocols.

Specifically, the candidate will work to isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood, manage and organize samples, and run point of care devices to collect health measurements from blood.

When not in the field, the candidate will assist with sample and data management as well as DNA extractions or other desired sample processing.


Essential Requirements:
Minimum Diploma in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Applied Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable, or any other recognized regulatory body will be an advantage but not mandatory
Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable, but not mandatory
Experience in basic molecular biology and aseptic techniques
Experience working in a molecular biology or genetics research
Good English and Swahili, both spoken and written (Turkana language skills are an added benefit, but not required)
Experience with DNA and RNA extractions is desired
Must be computer literate
Must be a team player
Must be comfortable in remote field work conditions

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.

Participate in field work and support field data collection;
During field work, use established protocols to isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells and perform any other biospecimen processing;
During field work, carefully handle, label, and track biospecimens;
Assist with supply and sample management;
Assist with equipment management including verifying equipment function;
Assist with sample and data management, for example organizing samples in freezers;
Assist with DNA/RNA extractions and other sample processing as directed;
Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the project leadership.

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