Research Assistant – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1020943
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting up laboratory study assays, reporting and troubleshooting assays.
  • Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimen.
  • Receiving and collecting, labelling and registering patient specimen.
  • Preparing and making laboratory orders for reagents.
  • Maintaining equipment and reagent inventories for the study
  • Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of study apparatus.
  • Documenting and reporting study results.
  • Processing the specimen according to the specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Oversee sample storage and shipping processes including Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
  • Planning for field trips for the study as required.
  • Preparing and presenting scientific findings of the study as required.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Medical Microbiology OR Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
  • Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body.    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy procedures.    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory
  • Demonstrated work performance and results oriented.    Mandatory
  •  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Experiencing working with arboviruses and other related viruses is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Analytical Skills    Mandatory
  • Communication skills    Mandatory
  • Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
  • Team player    Mandatory

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