Lab Intern

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Lab Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reception, labeling, processing, storage, and transport of biological specimens according to study protocols and SOPs
• Support preparation of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials required for daily laboratory activities
• Assist in performing routine laboratory procedures, point-of-care diagnostic tests, centrifugation, liquating, and packaging of study specimens under supervision
• Maintain accurate specimen logs, laboratory forms, study documentation, and support laboratory data entry and verification
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, storage conditions, temperature monitoring, and cold chain management of study samples
• Support cleaning, organization, maintenance, routine equipment checks, calibration, and inventory management of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper segregation, handling, and disposal of laboratory waste in compliance with biosafety guidelines
• Adhere to GCLP, GCP, SOPs, study protocols, confidentiality standards, and participate in trainings, mentorship, and quality improvement activities

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type 1 Must have graduated with Bachelor’s Degree training in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field Mandatory 2 Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment Mandatory 3 Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and biosafety practices Mandatory 4 Computer literacy and basic data entry skills Mandatory 5 Willingness to learn and work within a clinical research environment Mandatory 6 Good organizational and record management skills Mandatory 7 Strong attention to detail and accuracy Mandatory 8 Good communication and interpersonal skills Mandatory 9 Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Mandatory 10 Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams Mandatory 11 Willingness to learn and take guidance Mandatory 12 Good time management and ability to meet deadlines Mandatory 13 Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age. Mandatory 14 Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate. Mandatory