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.

Responsibilities or duties

• Assist in reception, labeling, processing, storage, and transport of biological specimens according to study protocols and SOPs
• Support preparation of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials required for daily laboratory activities
• Assist in performing routine laboratory procedures, point-of-care diagnostic tests, centrifugation, liquating, and packaging of study specimens under supervision
• Maintain accurate specimen logs, laboratory forms, study documentation, and support laboratory data entry and verification
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, storage conditions, temperature monitoring, and cold chain management of study samples
• Support cleaning, organization, maintenance, routine equipment checks, calibration, and inventory management of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper segregation, handling, and disposal of laboratory waste in compliance with biosafety guidelines
• Adhere to GCLP, GCP, SOPs, study protocols, confidentiality standards, and participate in trainings, mentorship, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications or requirements

• Must have graduated with Bachelor’s Degree training in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field Mandatory
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment Mandatory
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and biosafety practices Mandatory
• Computer literacy and basic data entry skills Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and work within a clinical research environment Mandatory
• Good organizational and record management skills Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy Mandatory
• Good communication and interpersonal skills Mandatory
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Mandatory
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and take guidance Mandatory
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines Mandatory
• Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age. Mandatory
• Should have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate

• Assist in reception, labeling, processing, storage, and transport of biological specimens according to study protocols and SOPs
• Support preparation of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials required for daily laboratory activities
• Assist in performing routine laboratory procedures, point-of-care diagnostic tests, centrifugation, liquating, and packaging of study specimens under supervision
• Maintain accurate specimen logs, laboratory forms, study documentation, and support laboratory data entry and verification
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, storage conditions, temperature monitoring, and cold chain management of study samples
• Support cleaning, organization, maintenance, routine equipment checks, calibration, and inventory management of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper segregation, handling, and disposal of laboratory waste in compliance with biosafety guidelines
• Adhere to GCLP, GCP, SOPs, study protocols, confidentiality standards, and participate in trainings, mentorship, and quality improvement activities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and biosafety practices
• Computer literacy and basic data entry skills
• Willingness to learn and work within a clinical research environment
• Good organizational and record management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to learn and take guidance
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s Degree training in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
• Recent graduate or student eligible for internship attachment
• Kenyan youth below 30 years of age
• Graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate