2 Laboratory Technologist UK NGO Jobs – Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (2 Job Placements)
Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Uganda
Position Code: LT -720
Reports to: Study Coordinator
About US:
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will perform analyses and report results of the laboratory procedures performed to the supervisor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handles samples and performs analyses according to the approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient results by alerting supervisory personnel, clinician or other appropriate personnel.
- Identifies and records non-conformances on Corrective Action Requests.
- Identifies and records potential non-conformances.
- Corrects potential and non-conformances.
- Writes technical Standard Operating Procedures.
- To train, supervise and encourage the technical development of Assistant Laboratory Technologists.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology (or equivalent).
- Three years of practical experience in clinical laboratory in a medical research setting.
- Should have good practical skills in the required clinical laboratory techniques.
- Equipment troubleshooting skills / GCLP/ documentation skills.
- Should possess a current Allied Health Professions licence.
- Should possess computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Access & Power point.
- Great communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 13th August 2020 by 5:00pm.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification.