Healthcare and MedicalContractorJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking a qualified Laboratory Technologist to be based in Kisumu. The successful candidate will be responsible for specimen collection, laboratory processing, quality assurance, inventory management, and maintaining compliance with biosafety and research protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Collect, process, label, store, and transport biological specimens in accordance with study protocols, laboratory SOPs, and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) guidelines.
Maintain specimen inventory logs, laboratory tracking systems, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Conduct routine laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and document all findings appropriately.
Review laboratory data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with study staff.
Monitor laboratory inventory and assist with forecasting, ordering, receiving, and tracking laboratory supplies and consumables.
Ensure compliance with biosafety, infection prevention, waste management, and occupational health procedures.
Participate in study meetings, protocol trainings, refresher trainings, and quality improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, GCLP, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform any other study-related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Vacancy Requirements
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, or a related field (Mandatory).
Registered with the regulatory Board (KMLLTB) (Mandatory).
Additional training in HIV testing or molecular diagnostics is an advantage.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a laboratory technologist, preferably in a clinical or research setting (Mandatory).
Familiarity with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and research protocols (Mandatory).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KEMRI e-recruitment portal: Apply Here.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KEMRI e-recruitment portal at erecruitment.kemri.go.ke.