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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper storage of specimen material;
• Ensure all specimens are labeled appropriately and logged in appropriately;
• Ensure proper labelling, tracking and recording of all specimens in the laboratory;
• Culture of feacal samples for isolation of bacteria;
• Biochemical characterization and identification of bacteria;
• Molecular characterization of bacteria and perform Elisa assays;
• Ensure that there are requisite supplies and procured in good time;
• Accurately enter data to computerized database in a timely manner;
• Perform regular checks of data entered on paper forms to those entered in the database;
• Respond to data queries, attend study briefs and share progress of work;
• Present weekly and monthly reports of laboratory activities;
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the Project Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in any biomedical Sciences;    Mandatory
• Good English and Swahili, both spoken and written;    Mandatory
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records;    Mandatory
• Must be computer literate;    Mandatory
• Must be a team player.    Mandatory
• Team player    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent Communication and people skills    Skills & Competencies
• Highly organized    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work under minimum supervision    Skills & Competencies