Job Title: Fresher Laboratory Technologist – IDRC Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Laboratory Coordinator
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) Profile
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Job Profile
The Laboratory Technologist will be in charge of laboratory work and activities for the study in addition to monitoring and managing the lab supplies.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Carry out laboratory testing of samples for the Child TB study.
• Oversee the proper transportation and storage of samples as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Ensuring proper incubation, preparation and testing samples for TB with the QuantiFERON Gold Plus (QFT), an Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA).
• Recording results of laboratory evaluations.
• Keeping record of all laboratory activities and results for study participants
• Perform laboratory quality control and assurance.
• Ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
• Maintain accountability logs for all the tests conducted.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and any allocated resources.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelors Degree of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Must have at least 2 years progressive working experience in a research setting, with good knowledge of research ethics.
• Prior experience conducting ELISA tests is a MUST.
• Experience with TB lab procedures particularly Quantiferon Gold Plus (QFT) is an added advantage.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Possession of a valid practicing license.
• Up to date GCP/HSP training certificates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How To Apply for IDRC Uganda Jobs 2021
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further
Deadline: 23rd July 2021 at 5:00 pm
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