Vacancy No: CGHR/339/01/23
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Analyst position requires the staff to coordinate biological specimen collection and preservation including placental tissues obtained during home deliveries, biological sample chain of custody management and quality control related procedures.
Qualifications required
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology and Microbiology) from a recognized institution
Good command of written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
Minimum of 1-year experience in biomedical research
Proficiency in the use of computers and use electronic case report form (eCRF) for data collection
Responsibilities and tasks
Prepare Laboratory reagent e.g. buffers for placenta preservation
Receive/collect and record specimens according to applicable protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Perform placental tissue grossing
Process placenta tissues for Haematoxylin and Eosin (H & E) staining
Coordinate laboratory related supplies and stock monitoring in the study health facilities
Train community interviewers and community health volunteers on biosafety and biosecurity guidelines
Develop field/laboratory SOPs
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Applications MUST include the following:Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to address and send in their applications by post to: The Deputy Director,
KEMRI-CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578- 40100, KisumuApplications are due no later than February 27, 2023
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