Laboratory Technologist - US Army Medical Research Unit Kenya Job Vacancy

The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) The Walter Reed Project' HIV Program - Kericho is seeking to fill the position below.

The HIV Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.

Laboratory Technologist

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties of an officer in this position will include separation, aliquoting and archiving of patient serum / plasma for long term frozen storage.

He/she will document and maintain sample processing records and enter the aliquoted and archived sample into a database for easy retrieval.

The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, analytical balance and pH meter.

The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment. The officer may also be called upon to collect blood and other samples from patients.

He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.

He/she will be expected to comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensures tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.

Minimum Requirements:

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.Knowledge and experience in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cell (PBMC) separation and storage.Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians BoardGood knowledge of HIV / AIDS and previous experience in researchExcellent computer skillsAbility to carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than October 27 2010 to:

The Human Resources Manager
"The Walter Reed Project"
USAMRU-K/HJF MRI
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200; Hospital Road;
Kericho, Kenya

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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