Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018.
The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Laboratory Technologist – (02 Positions)
Position Code: LT -124
Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technologist
Theme: PGPI
Project: GIISER

Job Purpose
The position holder will provide overall laboratory support to Immunology projects implemented through the Viral Pathogen and the Vaccine for Virus Themes.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;
• Receiving, processing, and storing study samples according to SOPs so as to maximise their quality in subsequent testing;
• Performing SOP-guided laboratory experiments assigned by scientists or supervisor in order to produce reliable and precise data for scientific investigations: ELISpot, flow cytometry, Neutralisation assays, Luminex, ELISA, PCR, sequencing etc.;
• Implementing GCLP practices: Cleaning and disinfecting equipment; Tracking equipment servicing requirements; Monitoring temperatures and liquid nitrogen levels; Data backup; Running equipment performance QCs;
• Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are kept securely in recommended conditions;
• Performing IATA compliant shipment of samples to and from partner laboratories;
• Ensuring health and safety as per SOPs by conducting safety induction of new staff/students, refilling first Aid boxes, administering first aid, updating materials data safety sheets;
• Performing scientific duties by assisting in: setting up and cleaning of databases, writing reports regarding experiments; using computers to perform mathematical calculations and for the preparation of graphs; presentation of findings at local, national and international workshops/conferences;
• Assist in capacity building through demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and
• attachments;
• Writing and reviewing of operational and study specific SOPs;
• Supervising others, and troubleshooting of procedures and experiments; and,
• Proactive problem prevention and continuation of GCLP practices: reviewing of QC and preventive maintenance logs.
2. Line Management Responsibilities;
• Will be expected to train others in techniques they are familiar with. Occasionally 1-2 student attachments for two months a year. May supervise 1 Assistant lab technologist.

Person Specification
• A bachelor’s degree in medical Laboratory Technology or a Biological-oriented science foundation training;
• At least a credit and in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at O and A Level;
• Should possess work specific training and experience of at least 1-2 years;
• Related training (Biological); Safety training, GCLP training;
• Should be self-driven;
• Trustworthy;
• Dependable; and,
• Teamwork.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Laboratory_Technologist_LT_124 
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 5th February 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will
be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe,
Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure.
The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

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