Responsibilities

• Examine specimens received by the department and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results in molecular department
• Perform PCR, hybridization, and genetic sequencing on specimens
• Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays
• Performing daily maintenance of equipment and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment monitor temperatures of incubation equipment.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate requirements
• Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment and HMIS system
• Maintain records of test results and archives of data
• Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
• Skills in another medical laboratory discipline with be an added advantage

Qualification & requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical sciences from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with KMLTTB and have a valid practicing license.
• Minimum two years working experience in molecular work