Jobs at:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Monday, 3rd October, 2016

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a National Ugandan Organization that was established in 1991 as a Medical institution and HIV/AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in Medical Research, Health Care and Training. Two vacancies exist at JCRC exists for well qualified and experienced persons to be filled as indicated below;

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Directorate: Laboratory Services
Reports to: Head HIV Molecular Biology Laboratory
Number of Positions: One

Job summary;
The purpose of the JCRC HIV molecular biology laboratory is to provide HIV drug resistance testing as a monitoring tool for patient care and research at Joint Clinical Research Centre. The job holder will be required to perform HIV drug resistance Assays for patient care and research purposes and other molecular biology techniques.

Duties and responsibilities;
Carry out Genotyping HIV-1 resistance testing on clinical and research samples from sample processing to data analysis and reporting of results.
Coordinate and participate in the performance and interpretation of complex technical duties in support of medical laboratory testing; record determinations and results for review by laboratory management and physician/caregiver staff.
Participate in specimen collection when required according to test requests.
Set up, evaluate and operate current and new equipment instrument and apparatus required for specific laboratory tests and assume adequate responsibility to maintain operations including preventive maintenance.
Coordinate the preparation and quality assurance of PCR and sequencing reagents, culture media, chemicals, stains and solutions as appropriate.
collected laboratory data and prepare reports assessing accuracy, completeness, timeliness, progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Participate in the development of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
Provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, stall and other employees; arrange teaching or rotation schedules for students and new employees.
Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations.
Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation! consultation, and verification of specimen quality and test results.
Ensure safety information is disseminated promptly to all lab personnel
Ensure proper waste handling and disposal
Performs other duties as assigned to him from time to time.

Qualifications and experience;
A bachelor's degree in biomedical laboratory technology or a bachelor's degree in science technology with a bias in biology and other related fields.
Should be computer literate and registered with the Allied Health Professional’s Council (AHPC).
Experience in molecular biology techniques especially HIV genotyping is required. .
Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate.

Job application procedure
Applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating names and contacts of three professional referees should either be addressed To: Manager Human Resource and Development Joint Clinical Research Centre, plot 101, Lubowa Hill, Entebbe road P.O. Box 10005, Kampala or send by email combined in one PDF document on hr@icrc.org.ug  not later than Monday, 3rd October, 2016.