Laboratory Technologist – Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Section Leader (Biochemistry)
About US:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will perform analyses and report results of the laboratory procedures performed in the Biochemistry Section, according to ISO 15189 standards.
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 for the Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI) Laboratory Technologist job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Laboratory Biomedical Sciences
- Previous experience working within a Clinical Trials laboratory
- Extensive experience working in an automate Biochemistry department
- Should have strong background in Clinical Biochemistry
- Must be in Possession of an up to date AHP registration
- Having GCLP Laboratory related health and safety trainings is an added advantage
- Able to work independently
- Good computer skills
Competencies:
- Core: Personal Integrity, Emotional, Resourcefulness, Ability to Learn, Forward Thinking, Reliability, Openness to Others
- Job Specific: Independence, Analytical Thinking, Conceptual Thinking, Proactivity, Results Orientation, Thoroughness, Concern for Excellence, Flexibility Towards Others, Service Orientation, Development Orientation
How to Apply:
Fill the following online form accordingly and there after submit the application documents to the e-mail below: Click Here. 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. Please email your application to recruitment@mrcuganda.org Applications should include academic documents, a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact and three traceable professional references. Combine all application documentation into one MS Word Document then convert it to PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions.
NB; Please quote the following position code in the subject line of the email: LT119
The applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49 Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 8th February 2019 by 5:00pm.
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