Laboratory Technologist
2025-04-04T10:07:01+00:00
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Uni
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Entebbe
Entebbe
00256
Uganda
Health Care
Health Professionals
2025-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Purpose
The position holder will perform laboratory tests and report results of the laboratory
procedures performed according to standard operating procedures (SOP). Participate in,
Interpretation & implement study analytical plans for new studies, promote GCLP compliance,
sample management, involvement in training, promote health and safety, document
management and report writing and be responsible for laboratory equipment and
maintenance.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;
• Performing of laboratory tests and other procedures in accordance to the approved
standard operating procedures found in the Ipassport platform;
• Writing and reviewing of standard operating procedures in accordance to the manufacturer
guide;
• Prepares reagents, chemicals and culture media where applicable for laboratory use;
• Performing of the Internal Quality Control and External Quality assurance as per schedule;
• Sample reception and entry in lab ware LIMS;
• Ensuring timely release of results within their expected Turn Around Time;
• Charging of all work done in Ms dynamics;
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and document on equipment cleaning log;
• Tracking equipment servicing requirements and notify the senior technologist;
• Monitoring temperatures and record on temperature log;
• Assisting in capacity building through demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and
student attachments;
• Ensuring proper waste segregation management and autoclaving before incineration for
disposal; and,
• Follow up on both internal and external audits findings and have non-conformities closed
timely.
2. Financial Management;
• Maintains reagent stock records to avoid stock outs/ overstocking, both which can lead to
financial loss;
• Monitors equipment functioning, service & reports malfunctioning equipment; and,
• No financial signatory responsibility.
Person Specification
• Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology (or
equivalent);
• GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions licence;
• At least two years’ experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards;
• Previous experience in working in a laboratory clinical trials environment;
• Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines;
• Experience of GCLP & IATA;
• Experience interacting with different departments;
• Experience analysing a wide range of samples for and on behalf of the Unit;
• Managing and supporting different teams;
• Linkage with external regulatory agencies;
• Working in a research environment;
• Demonstrable experience in administration and resource management;
• Should possess knowledge of GCP/GCLP or other regulatory environments in the
workplace;
• Knowledge of safety regulations;
• Ability to show initiative, problem solve and make independent decisions;
• High quality training and supervision to staff and students;
• Lead quality assurance programs;
• Technical expertise and leadership;
• Independent assay development & troubleshooting of new procedures;
• Should possess excellent organisational skills;
• Good communication skills in English;
• Ability to take the initiative and solve problems;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills with the ability to work with staff at all
levels; and,
• Capability to work well with colleagues from other departments.
Principal duties; • Performing of laboratory tests and other procedures in accordance to the approved standard operating procedures found in the Ipassport platform; • Writing and reviewing of standard operating procedures in accordance to the manufacturer guide; • Prepares reagents, chemicals and culture media where applicable for laboratory use; • Performing of the Internal Quality Control and External Quality assurance as per schedule; • Sample reception and entry in lab ware LIMS; • Ensuring timely release of results within their expected Turn Around Time; • Charging of all work done in Ms dynamics; • Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and document on equipment cleaning log; • Tracking equipment servicing requirements and notify the senior technologist; • Monitoring temperatures and record on temperature log; • Assisting in capacity building through demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and student attachments; • Ensuring proper waste segregation management and autoclaving before incineration for disposal; and, • Follow up on both internal and external audits findings and have non-conformities closed timely. 2. Financial Management; • Maintains reagent stock records to avoid stock outs/ overstocking, both which can lead to financial loss; • Monitors equipment functioning, service & reports malfunctioning equipment; and, • No financial signatory responsibility.
Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology (or equivalent); • GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions licence; • At least two years’ experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards; • Previous experience in working in a laboratory clinical trials environment; • Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines; • Experience of GCLP & IATA; • Experience interacting with different departments; • Experience analysing a wide range of samples for and on behalf of the Unit; • Managing and supporting different teams; • Linkage with external regulatory agencies; • Working in a research environment; • Demonstrable experience in administration and resource management; • Should possess knowledge of GCP/GCLP or other regulatory environments in the workplace; • Knowledge of safety regulations; • Ability to show initiative, problem solve and make independent decisions; • High quality training and supervision to staff and students; • Lead quality assurance programs; • Technical expertise and leadership; • Independent assay development & troubleshooting of new procedures; • Should possess excellent organisational skills; • Good communication skills in English; • Ability to take the initiative and solve problems; • Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels; and,
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Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Health Professionals]
Jobs at:
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Uni
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 14 2025
Duty Station:
Entebbe | Entebbe | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The position holder will perform laboratory tests and report results of the laboratory procedures performed according to standard operating procedures (SOP). Participate in, Interpretation & implement study analytical plans for new studies, promote GCLP compliance, sample management, involvement in training, promote health and safety, document management and report writing and be responsible for laboratory equipment and maintenance.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;
• Performing of laboratory tests and other procedures in accordance to the approved standard operating procedures found in the Ipassport platform;
• Writing and reviewing of standard operating procedures in accordance to the manufacturer guide;
• Prepares reagents, chemicals and culture media where applicable for laboratory use;
• Performing of the Internal Quality Control and External Quality assurance as per schedule;
• Sample reception and entry in lab ware LIMS;
• Ensuring timely release of results within their expected Turn Around Time;
• Charging of all work done in Ms dynamics;
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and document on equipment cleaning log;
• Tracking equipment servicing requirements and notify the senior technologist;
• Monitoring temperatures and record on temperature log;
• Assisting in capacity building through demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and student attachments;
• Ensuring proper waste segregation management and autoclaving before incineration for disposal; and,
• Follow up on both internal and external audits findings and have non-conformities closed timely.
2. Financial Management;
• Maintains reagent stock records to avoid stock outs/ overstocking, both which can lead to financial loss;
• Monitors equipment functioning, service & reports malfunctioning equipment; and,
• No financial signatory responsibility.
Person Specification
• Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology (or equivalent);
• GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions licence;
• At least two years’ experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards;
• Previous experience in working in a laboratory clinical trials environment;
• Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines;
• Experience of GCLP & IATA;
• Experience interacting with different departments;
• Experience analysing a wide range of samples for and on behalf of the Unit;
• Managing and supporting different teams;
• Linkage with external regulatory agencies;
• Working in a research environment;
• Demonstrable experience in administration and resource management;
• Should possess knowledge of GCP/GCLP or other regulatory environments in the workplace;
• Knowledge of safety regulations;
• Ability to show initiative, problem solve and make independent decisions;
• High quality training and supervision to staff and students;
• Lead quality assurance programs;
• Technical expertise and leadership;
• Independent assay development & troubleshooting of new procedures;
• Should possess excellent organisational skills;
• Good communication skills in English;
• Ability to take the initiative and solve problems;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels; and,
• Capability to work well with colleagues from other departments.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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