Job Title: Laboratory
Technologist
Technologist
Organization: Medical
Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Head of Data Management
Head of Data Management
Position Code: LT518
About Us:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda
Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from
the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the
research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related
research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical
trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has
generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and
practice that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer
reviewed journals over time.
Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from
the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the
research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related
research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical
trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has
generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and
practice that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer
reviewed journals over time.
Job Summary: The
Laboratory Technologist will carry out analyses and report results of the
laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory, according to GCLP standards.
Laboratory Technologist will carry out analyses and report results of the
laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory, according to GCLP standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
flowcytometry; - Implementing GCLP practices
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment;
- Tracking equipment servicing
requirements; - Ensuring health and safety as per SOPs
and unit guidelines - 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; - 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Medical Research
Council (MRC) UK / UVRI Laboratory Technologist job
placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Laboratory
Biomedical Sciences training - Previous experience working within a
clinical trial - Exposure to PBMC processing,
cryopreservation and sterile tissue culture techniques. - Certificate in Laboratory related health
and safety training is an added advantage - Having trained in GCLP is an added
advantage - At least a credit in Mathematics,
Physics, Biology and Chemistry - Personal Integrity
- Emotional Resourcefulness
- Ability to Learn
- Forward Thinking
- Reliability
- Openness to Others
- Independence
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Thinking
- Pro-activity
- Results Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Concern for Excellence
- Flexibility towards Others
- Service Orientation
- Development Orientation
How to Apply:
The candidates
should send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email
addresses and telephone contact details of three (3) referees, plus copies of
academic qualifications should be e-mailed to [email protected].
NB: Please quote the following position code in the subject line of the
email: Laboratory Technologist – LT518. Please also fill the following
online form accordingly after submitting the application documents on the
e-mail above. Click
Here
should send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email
addresses and telephone contact details of three (3) referees, plus copies of
academic qualifications should be e-mailed to [email protected].
NB: Please quote the following position code in the subject line of the
email: Laboratory Technologist – LT518. Please also fill the following
online form accordingly after submitting the application documents on the
e-mail above. Click
Here
Address to:
The Human Resource
and Administration Manager
and Administration Manager
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM
Uganda Research Unit
Uganda Research Unit
P.O. Box, 49
Entebbe.
Entebbe.
Uganda
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note that academic
qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing
institutions.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note that academic
qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing
institutions.
Deadline: 25th May 2018
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