Job Description

• Develop standard operating procedures and laboratory analytical plan (LAP) for the Study.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Health and laboratory leads from collaborating institutions to identify testing laboratories and establish appropriate sample networking solutions.
• Lead laboratory training for study personnel.
• Work with the procurement team to requisition for laboratory supplies and agreements.
• Engage site teams and the laboratories to ensure good commodity management and adequate laboratory supplies.
• Track all laboratory processes from sample collection to results transmission or sample storage in all sites and testing laboratories
• Monitor and generate regular reports on number of tests requested, sample transportation, results.
• Provided, turn-around time, sample rejection and critical results.
• Engage other study team members as needed to troubleshoot any emerging challenges in the conduct of laboratory testing.
• Liaise with clinical teams to ensure good sample collection procedures, timely results transmission, and results interpretation.
• Support the Study Monitor in review of laboratories including the review of laboratory practice and documentation, including the investigator site file to ensure compliance to the protocol, SOPs, study approvals, and GCP/GCLP standards.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus at least three years’ experience in management of a research laboratory
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and have a valid license
• Ability to provide effective leadership and management of laboratory activities
• Ability to conceptualize and critically appraise research protocols
• A team player capable of building staff capacity through mentorship
• A team leader with ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Adept at time management
• Computer literate