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25 Sep 2023

Laboratory Analyst at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

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Job Description

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;




Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  [email protected].
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 11 October. 2023





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