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Job Title:   Laboratory Technologist   

Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

 

About Organisation:

The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.

 

The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

 

Laboratory Technologist – (01 Position)

Position Code: LT -724

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Station: Entebbe

 

Job Purpose

The position holder will primarily perform lab assays on all study samples in the clinic and field labs according to SOPs adhering to health and safety guidelines

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in current running studies as agreed by Scientists, supervisor or the lab manager in which studies he/she will be responsible for;
• Collecting, receiving, processing, transporting and storing of study samples according to SOPS and study protocols;
• Performing SOP-guided lab techniques including
  • Kato Katz (stool analysis for helminths);
  • Blood smear preparation and examination for malaria parasites;
  • HIV testing according to the National Health Guidelines (Algorithm); o Haemoglobin estimation;
  • Urinalysis and urine hCG; o Full blood Counts;
  • Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays; and,
  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation from whole blood, and subsequent storage.
• earning new techniques as required for studies;
• Entering laboratory results on CRFs, batching and send them for data entry;
• Entering laboratory results on computer, check, back up and archive results;
• Implementing GCLP practices; Equipment maintenance and safety like cleaning and disinfecting them, tracking equipment servicing requirements, Room/fridge/freezer temperature monitoring, Data backup, Performing QCs on different lab procedures and others;
• Ensuring health and safety by following institutional health and safety guidelines, conducting lab procedures as per SOPS and carrying out safety induction for new staff interns and other trainees;
• Ensuring that required reagents and consumables are in stock and are kept securely in recommended conditions;
• Assisting in lab training through demonstration of lab procedures/techniques to new staff and trainees;
• Writing and reviewing of operational and study specific SOPS;
• Participating in community surveys and treatment activities specific for helminths infections;
• Participating in the cross-cutting laboratory activities agreed with their supervisor and the laboratory manager including attending laboratory meetings and ensuring safe, well maintained and serviced equipment; and,
• Performing any other general I-Vac activities as may be assigned by Lab Manager, Project leader or Head of Programme.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory Techniques or closely aligned field;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable;
• Should possess at least two years of experience working in a laboratory technologist (or related) role in busy research setting;
• Experience in an immunology research laboratory;
• Direct experience of specific laboratory tasks required;
• Ability to learn and conduct assays/procedures required, according to study protocols;
• Automated lab assays like DNA Extraction, PCR, ELISA, Flow cytometry, ELISPOT, Luminex;
• Should possess personal integrity and Emotional resourcefulness;
• Ability to learn and thoroughness;
• Reliability; and,
• Openness to others.

 

How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

 

 Click  Here

 

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

 

All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure

 

as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

 

 N.B:  You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

 

The applications should be addressed to:

 

The Head of Human Resources,

MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.

 

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

 

NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

 

Deadline: 19th August 2024

 

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