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• Tasked
  with receiving blood samples, processing and storing PBMC, plasma,
  serum and other biological specimens 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
• Preliminary staining of cells
  for flow cytometry
• Implementing
  GCLP practices:
• Tasked
  with cleaning and disinfecting equipment;
• Responsible
  for tracking equipment servicing requirements;
• Ensuring
  health and safety as per SOPs and unit guidelines
• In
  charge of monitoring temperatures and liquid nitrogen levels;
• Data-backup;
  Running equipment performance QCs;
• Record
  keeping (electronic and hard copies)
• Ensuring
  that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are kept
  securely in recommended conditions;
• Responsible
  for preparing reagent and consumable orders for subsequent review and
  approval by supervisor.
• Performing
  IATA compliant shipment of samples to and from partner laboratories.
• Performing
  scientific duties: assisting in setting up and cleaning of databases,
  writing reports, using computer to mathematical calculations and
  preparation of graphs; presentation of research findings at local and ,
  national and international workshops/conferences Assist in writing and
  reviewing of operational manuals and study specific SOPs
• Assist
  in capacity building for new staff and student attachments

• The applicant for the Laboratory
  Technologist job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Laboratory Biomedical Sciences
  training, (Biological)
• At
  least a credit 4 in O Level Mathematics, English, Physics, Biology
  and Chemistry
• Previous
  experience working within a clinical trials laboratory
• Experience
  and exposure to PBMC processing and sterile tissue culture techniques
• Computer
  literacy skills i.e. proficiency in the Ms Office package
• Laboratory
  related health and safety training
• GCLP
  training
• Some
  practical experience in PBMC processing and cryopreservation

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