Laboratory Technologist Job Placement – Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Immunology Laboratory Supervisor
About US:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a National Ugandan Organization that was established in 1991 as a Medical Institution and HIV/AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in Medical Research, Health Care and Training.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will mainly be involved in research areas of tuberculosis with or without related infections. The incumbent will be expected to get familiar with and participate in all laboratory activities, quality management and improvement plans, GCLP, GCP, PHS, CAP, and any related QA/QC literature relevant to the lab, as well as other JCRC activities that pertain to the laboratory and it’s Quality Management Plan. He/she should be willing to work extended hours in some cases weekends as may be needed, with minimal supervision.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out Lab assays according to Standard Operating Procedure;
- Read and follow SOPs, sample reception and processing assays, PBMC isolation, cold storage, cell culture, cell sorting, Flow cytometry ELISA, LUMINEX, and other technologies that may be introduced, sample storage, data entry
- Actively participate in Quality Improvement programs and reagent preparation
- Ensure Safe Lab practices, Supplies management and inventory
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Lab Sciences or equivalent
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a reputable medical institution, computer literate
- The incumbent should be registered with the Allied HealthProfessional’s Council (AHPC) and Vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applicationsand supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating names and contacts of three professional referees should either via post to: Manager Human Resource and Development Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101, Lubowa Hill, Entebbe road P.O. Box 10005, Kampala or via email with all documents combined in one PDFdocument on hr@jcrc.org.ug.
Deadline: 8th June 2017