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:

• Receive samples, ensure that all relevant support documentation is provided and store the samples in line with the applicable Study Standard Operating Procedures;
• Conduct experiments, interpret and document results, update all relevant databases and communicate results according to the laid down laboratory procedures
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and participate in Lab quality audits, Study monitoring visits and other Lab QA and QC initiatives to improve lab processes, compliance and quality of results.
• Standardize, calibrate, basic troubleshooting and carry out preventive maintenance on assigned laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Support in efficient use of assigned laboratory resources and consumables required for testing, culturing and analysis by receiving, monitoring use and liaising with the relevant teams for timely replenishment.
• Ensure the assigned workspace and all conducted experiments are fully compliant with Lab Health and Safety and other internal study protocols, policies and procedures as well as all the external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and train the assigned researchers, students and interns in conducting experiments and participate in disseminations at various internal meetings, Lab networking and Scientific forums.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution Mandatory
• Minimum Two (2) Years experience in a related Lab environment Mandatory
• Registration by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid practicing KMLTTB License. Mandatory
• Experience in the use of technology in Lab operations and service delivery, knowledge of GCLPs and regulatory/ accreditation agency requirements Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integ Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills Mandatory
• Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams, Mandatory
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Mandatory
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail Mandatory

• Receive samples, ensure that all relevant support documentation is provided and store the samples in line with the applicable Study Standard Operating Procedures;
• Conduct experiments, interpret and document results, update all relevant databases and communicate results according to the laid down laboratory procedures
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and participate in Lab quality audits, Study monitoring visits and other Lab QA and QC initiatives to improve lab processes, compliance and quality of results.
• Standardize, calibrate, basic troubleshooting and carry out preventive maintenance on assigned laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Support in efficient use of assigned laboratory resources and consumables required for testing, culturing and analysis by receiving, monitoring use and liaising with the relevant teams for timely replenishment.
• Ensure the assigned workspace and all conducted experiments are fully compliant with Lab Health and Safety and other internal study protocols, policies and procedures as well as all the external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and train the assigned researchers, students and interns in conducting experiments and participate in disseminations at various internal meetings, Lab networking and Scientific forums.

• Experience in the use of technology in Lab operations and service delivery, knowledge of GCLPs and regulatory/ accreditation agency requirements
• Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integ
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams,
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution
• Minimum Two (2) Years experience in a related Lab environment
• Registration by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid practicing KMLTTB License.