Laboratory Technologist NGO Careers – Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)

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Job Title:      Laboratory Technologist
Organisation: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research
Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Funding Source: MRC (UK) and U.S. PEPFAR
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Immunologist
Position Code: BSCLT716
About MRC:
The
Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) based at
the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe is a bilateral
multi-disciplinary research organization funded by, the Medical Research
Council (UK) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda
under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other
donor agencies. Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV
infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving
epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and
prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and
worldwide.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will perform analyses
and report results of the laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory,
according to GCLP standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Responsible for receiving blood samples,
    processing and storing PBMC, plasma, serum and other biological samples
    according to SOPs and GCLP.
  • Produce reliable and precise data by
    performing SOP-guided laboratory experiments assigned by scientists or
    supervisors. This includes:
    • Whole blood assays for subsequent
      cytokine analysis;
    • Staining cells for flowcytometry;
    • Acquiring and analysing flow
      cytometry data using pre-set templates;
    • ELISPOT assays; o ELISA and Luminex
      assays;
    • Cell cultures for immunology and
      virology assays, including neutralizing antibody and viral inhibition
      assays.
  • Responsible for implementing GCLP practices:
    Cleaning and disinfecting equipment; Tracking equipment servicing
    requirements; Monitoring temperatures and liquid nitrogen levels; Data
    backup; Running equipment performance QCs; record keeping (electronic and
    hard copies); Carrying out IATA compliant shipment of samples to and from
    partner laboratories.
  • Ensuring that required reagents and supplies
    are in sufficient stocks and are kept securely in recommended conditions;
    Preparing reagent and consumable orders for subsequent review and approval
    by supervisor.
  • In charge of ensuring health and safety as
    per SOPs by conducting safety induction of new staff/students, refilling
    first Aid boxes, administering first aid, updating materials data safety
    sheets
  • Offer support in writing and reviewing of
    operational and study specific SOPs     
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in
    Medical Laboratory Technology
  • At least a credit in Mathematics, Physics,
    Biology and Chemistry
  • One year of practical experience. Previous
    experience working within a clinical trials laboratory would be an added
    advantage
  • Previous exposure to PBMC processing and
    sterile tissue culture techniques.
  • Ability to use Ms Excel and Access or any
    flow cytometry analysis software is an added advantage.
  • The applicant must be willing to undertake
    additional training as required by the position, including new research techniques,
    GCLP, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
How to Apply:
All
candidates should send their applications letters, copies of academic
qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone contacts and
email addresses of three (3) referees should be sent only via e mail to:
recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please quote the position code in the subject line
of the email.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to
verification by the issuing institutions
Deadline: 15th July 2016
                                    

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