Laboratory Technologist job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )

Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory screening and diagnostic tests as specified in the study protocol and laboratory SOPs
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, transportation, processing, storage, and retrieval of study specimens
• Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner
• Identify abnormal or critical laboratory results and promptly communicate them to the appropriate study clinicians
• Maintain laboratory equipment, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality control documentation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, biosafety requirements, and quality management standards
• Participate in data cleaning activities and respond to laboratory-related data queries
• Contribute to study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other laboratory-related study outputs
• Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and initiate requests for replenishment as needed
• Package and prepare specimens for transportation and shipment to collaborating laboratories within Uganda and internationally, in accordance with applicable regulations and triple-packaging requirements
• Perform routine quality assurance and quality control procedures for all study laboratory tests
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of laboratory SOPs
• Communicate closely with locally and internationally based investigators through email, meetings, and scheduled conference calls.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Duties may be revised to meet the evolving needs of the study, and the staff member will be informed accordingly

Qualifications:

• BACHELORS : Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council of Uganda (AHPCU) with a valid practising licence - Mandatory

Certifications:

• GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) or HSP certification within the last two years - Mandatory
• Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice - Added Advantage

Skill & Experience:

• Knowledge of TB and HIV laboratory investigations like IGRA testing, Gene Expert for TB, MTB Culture, - Added Advantage
• Competency computer skills such as MS Excel, MS Access - Added Advantage
• Experience handling and processing samples for storage, and maintaing Sample storage database - Added Advantage

• Perform laboratory screening and diagnostic tests as specified in the study protocol and laboratory SOPs
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, transportation, processing, storage, and retrieval of study specimens
• Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner
• Identify abnormal or critical laboratory results and promptly communicate them to the appropriate study clinicians
• Maintain laboratory equipment, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality control documentation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, biosafety requirements, and quality management standards
• Participate in data cleaning activities and respond to laboratory-related data queries
• Contribute to study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other laboratory-related study outputs
• Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and initiate requests for replenishment as needed
• Package and prepare specimens for transportation and shipment to collaborating laboratories within Uganda and internationally, in accordance with applicable regulations and triple-packaging requirements
• Perform routine quality assurance and quality control procedures for all study laboratory tests
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of laboratory SOPs
• Communicate closely with locally and internationally based investigators through email, meetings, and scheduled conference calls.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Duties may be revised to meet the evolving needs of the study, and the staff member will be informed accordingly

• Knowledge of TB and HIV laboratory investigations like IGRA testing, Gene Expert for TB, MTB Culture
• Competency computer skills such as MS Excel, MS Access
• Experience handling and processing samples for storage, and maintaining Sample storage database

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council of Uganda (AHPCU) with a valid practising licence - Mandatory
• GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) or HSP certification within the last two years - Mandatory
• Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice - Added Advantage