Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences .i.e. Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Microbiology from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• if applicable, with a valid current practicing license
• Proficiency in computer application;
• At least one (1) year relevant work experience;

Job Description
The successful applicant will be part of molecular team including next generation sequencing. This includes work on novel multiple pathogen assays using real time PCR machines and sequencing platforms specifically Illumina NGS. S/he will work closely with the laboratory staff, data analysts, field workers, and the laboratory supervisor/management to effectively perform her/his duties. Her/his functions will be, but not be limited to the following:

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
• Perform nucleic acid extraction of various sample types and analyze the specimen by PCR
• Work with quality assurance officer in development, implementation and continuous review of standard operating procedures
• Support laboratory functions including but not limited to general cleaning of allocated workspace, preparing reagents etc
• Carry out initial analysis of project data and liaise with supervisor on further analysis
• Organizing biological samples for appropriate storage and shipment
• Monitor operational supplies and requirements and make timely requests through the laboratory supervisor
• Comply with all policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control in the Laboratory
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and ensure that these procedures are followed, with respect to samples, reagents and equipment.
• Maintaining good clinical laboratory practice when discharging assigned responsibility
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Key Skills and Competencies
• Planning kills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Terms of Employment: A one-year renewable contract as per KEMR scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e–mail address
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
• Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website http://www.kemri.go.ke/e–recruitment – E–Recruitment Portal on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short–listed candidates will be considered.
https://www.kemri.go.ke/careers/

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