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.

Vacancy No. CRDR/010/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  At least eight (5) years relevant work experience;
•  Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
•  Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
• Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body;
•  Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
• Technologists where applicable; and
•  Proficiency in computer application;
•  Demonstrated work performance and results;
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
• setting will be an added advantage;
•  Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Analytical Skills
•  Communication skills
•  Interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
•  Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering patients’ specimens;
•  Preparing laboratory reagents;
•  Examining specimens;
•  Maintaining equipment and reagents;
•  Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
•  Writing and recording results;
•  Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOP); and
•  Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus;
•  Oversee sample storage and shipping processes;
•  Supervise the laboratory team
•  Accountable for all laboratory consumables
•  Maintain communication with the sponsor
•  Ensuring timely development and sharing of reports;