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Position: Laboratory Intern (1 Position) Vacancy No. FN-08-02-2023
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Required Qualifications:
A Degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory, Medical Microbiology or Biomedical Sciences.
The Intern will be trained on the following:
- Nasal Swab collection of participants
- Storage/archival of participant specimens
- Identification and reporting of any abnormal lab results
- Troubleshooting on lab equipment
- Running and logging of specimen and controls as per the set SOP.
- Laboratory Waste segregation and management.
- Recording and updating laboratory inventory.
- Review of standard operating procedures in keeping with the protocol for the laboratory, and all lab related documents and manuals.
- Ensure compliance with all the SOPs and respective specimen flow charts
- Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due
- Familiarize and comply with Biological samples transportation requirements.
- Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab data bases
- GCLP compliant
- Familiarize with downloading, and posting/reporting all external lab results/reports
- Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results
How to Apply
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
- Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: [email protected] not later than February 28, 2023.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
