Laboratory Technician Jobs – Makerere University Lung Institute

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Organisation: Makerere University Lung Institute

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) is a center of excellence for Lung Health in the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. Our mission is lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care, and training in Sub-Saharan Africa

Job Summary: The laboratory technician will be responsible for collection of blood and other test specimens as requested by the doctors and clinicians. He/she will ensure that the specimens are delivered to the laboratory and analysed, and results delivered to the attending clinician/participant in a timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the study protocols and laboratory manuals.
• Accurately collect and label test specimens exactly as outlined in each clinic requisition as guided by the standard operating procedures
• Receive and assess sputum samples from patients
• Process and prepare collected specimens for laboratory testing
• Ensure all collected test specimens are packaged well, delivered to the lab and timely results delivered to the clinic.
• Maintain a register of all requested tests; follow up on all tests sent out and ensure there is a record of returned results in the register
• Assist in the compilation of data for the laboratory’s monthly reports
• Clean and maintain the work area and medical equipment
• Demonstrate excellent customer care and ensure timely processing of samples
• Coordinate queries between the clinic and the laboratory to ensure successful resolution.
• Develop SOPs for the lab

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Registration with the Allied Health Medical Professional Council with a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).
• IATA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy clinical or medical research laboratory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 20^th May 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24