Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
• Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
• Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
• Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
• Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
• Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
• Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
• Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
• Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
• Keep lab work areas clean and organized
• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent Mandatory
• Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree Mandatory
• Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR Mandatory
• Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken. Mandatory
• Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB Mandatory
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection.” Mandatory
• Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory
• Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County Mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team
• Experience working knowledge in research
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

• Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
• Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
• Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
• Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
• Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
• Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
• Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
• Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
• Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
• Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
• Keep lab work areas clean and organized
• Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

• Analytical Skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team
• Experience working knowledge in research
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

• Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent
• Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree
• Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR
• Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken.
• Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection.”
• Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County