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• 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 

• 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.

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