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Job Title:     Laboratory Technologist
Organisation: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research
Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Funding Source: MRC (UK) and U.S. PEPFAR
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Laboratory Manager or Head of Programme CiSP
Position Code: LABT5160
About MRC:
The
Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) based at
the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe is a bilateral
multi-disciplinary research organization funded by, the Medical Research
Council (UK) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda
under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other
donor agencies. Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV
infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving
epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and
prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and
worldwide.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will process and
perform Immunological Assays in the CiSP Immunology laboratory
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The incumbent will serve as the analytical
    Project Manager for selected studies and preparing and maintaining the
    Analytical Project Manager’s file accordingly
  • Responsible for the reception, processing and
    archiving of study samples.
  • Conduct assays according to study protocols.
  • Learn new techniques as required for studies.
  • Enter laboratory results on computer, check
    and back up.
  • The incumbent will also be tasked with
    preparing summaries of results.
  • Take part in the analysis, write up and
    presentation of results.
  • Participate in routine monitoring of
    equipment functioning.
  • Participate in the routine monitoring of
    carbon dioxide incubators, cold-room, fridge and freezer temperatures.
  • Actively participate in laboratory meetings
    and journal clubs, and in the organisation of these activities.
  • Assisting in ensuring that equipment is well
    maintained.
  • Take part in general laboratory maintenance
    and safety practices.
  • Participate in the supervision of students
    working in the laboratory.
  • Performing any other general CiSP activities
    as may be assigned by supervisor/Project leader.     
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in a relevant subject
  • Possess GCLP certification
  • Ability to learn and conduct assays required,
    according to study protocols
  • Must have passed O’ level English and
    Mathematics with at least credits
  • Registered with Allied Health Professionals
    Council
  • Personal integrity, ability to learn,
    flexibility and concern for excellence
How to Apply:
All
candidates should send their applications letters, copies of academic
qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone contacts and
email addresses of three (3) referees should be sent only via e mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please
quote the position code in the subject line of the email.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification
by the issuing institutions
Deadline: 10th June 2016
                                     

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