Laboratory Analyst - Isiolo County

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
• Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
• Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
• Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
• Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
• Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
• Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
• Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
• Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
• Keep lab work areas clean and organized
• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type 1 Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent Mandatory 2 Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree Mandatory 3 Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR Mandatory 4 Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken. Mandatory 5 Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB Mandatory 6 Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection.” Mandatory 7 Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory 8 Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County Mandatory 9 Analytical Skills Skills & Competencies 10 Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team Skills & Competencies 11 Experience working knowledge in research Skills & Competencies 12 Excellent interpersonal and organization skills Skills & Competencies