Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI
KEMRI (Kenya Medical Research Institute) is a leading African research institution focusing on health and medical research, founded in 1979. It plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through scientific innovation and collaboration nationally and internationally.
Laboratory Analyst – Homa Bay
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Homa Bay
- Job Field Science
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Preparation of laboratory reagents
- Perform micronutrient testing amongst others using Immunoassays and ElIS techniques
- Perform next generation sequencing (NGS) using nanopore technologies
- Perform HRP2/3 gene deletions in Plasmodium falciparum using a novel multiplex bead-based assay (MBA) on MAGPIX® System
- Validate and Implement CDC microbiologic folate testing protocol
- Perform real-time PCR (qPCR) for infectious diseases on Applied Biosystems TaqMan Array Card (TAC) platform Implementing laboratory assays as per protocol and relevant SOPs
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field from a recognized institution Mandatory
- Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic case report forms (eCRFs) for data collection Mandatory
- Evidence of Good Clinical and laboratory practice will be an added advantage Added Advantage
- Strategic thinking and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Lab assays troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work long hours including weekends and public holidays where necessary
- Good communication, presentation and reporting skills
- Self-driven and willingness to advance his/her career
Method of Application
Application Ends on: 09/04/24 5:00:00 PM
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply
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