Laboratory Technician job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )

Description

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration is hiring a Laboratory Technician (2) with following duties and responsibilities;

Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Carry out laboratory screening of patients
• Preparation, Staining, reading and storage of blood smears
• Sampling, processing and storage of blood for haematology, biochemistry and PK component of the study
• Prepare and organize sample shipment
• Organise shipment of samples for haematology, biochemistry and PK analysis
• Collect and carry out analysis of urine samples
• Collection and storage of filter paper samples for performance of molecular studies on malaria
• Recording results of laboratory evaluations
• Keeping record of all laboratory activities
• Perform laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures
• Perform other tests as requested by the clinician
• Requisition of laboratory supplies

Qualifications:

DIPLOMA : Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution – Mandatory

Certifications:

• Diploma Certificate/Transcript – Mandatory
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – Mandatory
• Ordinary and Advanced-level Certificate – Mandatory

Skill & Experience:

• Accurate collection, labeling, processing, storage and shipment of samples
• Timely and precise execution of laboratory assays in line with SOPs
• Adherence to QC procedures and participation in proficiency testing
• Delivery of results within defined timelines to support clinical and study needs
• Proper use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Complete and accurate recording of results and adherence to GCP/GLP and regulatory requirements
• Inventory control, proper storage, and timely ordering of reagents and consumables to avoid stock-outs – Mandatory

• Carry out laboratory screening of patients
• Preparation, Staining, reading and storage of blood smears
• Sampling, processing and storage of blood for haematology, biochemistry and PK component of the study
• Prepare and organize sample shipment
• Organise shipment of samples for haematology, biochemistry and PK analysis
• Collect and carry out analysis of urine samples
• Collection and storage of filter paper samples for performance of molecular studies on malari
• Recording results of laboratory evaluations
• Keeping record of all laboratory activities
• Perform laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures
• Perform other tests as requested by the clinician
• Requisition of laboratory supplies
• Accurate collection, labeling, processing, storage and shipment of samples
• Timely and precise execution of laboratory assays in line with SOPs
• Adherence to QC procedures and participation in proficiency testing
• Delivery of results within defined timelines to support clinical and study needs
• Proper use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Complete and accurate recording of results and adherence to GCP/GLP and regulatory requirements
• Inventory control, proper storage, and timely ordering of reagents and consumables to avoid stock-outs

• Accurate collection, labeling, processing, storage and shipment of samples
• Timely and precise execution of laboratory assays in line with SOPs
• Adherence to QC procedures and participation in proficiency testing
• Delivery of results within defined timelines to support clinical and study needs
• Proper use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Complete and accurate recording of results and adherence to GCP/GLP and regulatory requirements
• Inventory control, proper storage, and timely ordering of reagents and consumables to avoid stock-outs

• DIPLOMA : Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution – Mandatory
• Diploma Certificate/Trinscript – Mandatory
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – Mandatory
• Ordinary and Advanced-level Certificate – Mandatory