Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 02 2023, 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 – (01 Position)
Position Code: LT -1023
Reports to: Head of Platform
Station: Entebbe

Job Purpose
The position holder will perform laboratory assays and procedures, and report results of the laboratory procedures performed according to SOPs. 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;
• Writing of standard operating procedures (SOP) in accordance to the manufacturer guide;
• Receiving, processing and analysing samples timely in accordance with the SOPs and quality control/assurance requirements;
• Prepares reagents, chemicals and culture media where applicable for laboratory use;
• Performing of the Internal Quality Control and External Quality assurance as per schedule;
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and document on equipment cleaning log;
• Tracking equipment servicing requirements and notify the section leader;
• Monitoring temperatures and record on temperature log;
• Assisting in capacity building through demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and student attachments; and,
• Ensuring proper waste segregation management and autoclaving before incineration for disposal.

2. Financial Management;
• Maintains reagent stock records to avoid stock-outs/ overstocking, both of which can lead to financial loss;
• Monitors equipment functioning, and service & reports malfunctioning equipment; and,
• No financial signatory responsibility.

3. Line Management;
The post holder may be tasked with line management of Assistant Laboratory Technologists and interns for which the following has to be ensured;
• Staff are enabled to perform their assigned duties as expected;
• Staff professional development is nurtured in line with the Unit’s and LSHTM’s capacitybuilding goals;
• There is a positive and supportive work environment;
• Staff feel included and valued and their professional feedback and proposals are heard and considered;
• Staff expectations are clearly communicated;
• Staff performance is regularly monitored;
• Potential conflicts are resolved promptly and decisively, involving HR support where needed;
• Formal appraisals are conducted within the departments in line with the Unit’s schedule;
• Applicable LSHTM and Unit HR policies are being followed at all levels; and,
• Participate in the development of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

4. LSHTM integration;
• Participate in & follow MRC/UVRI/LSHTM procedures & policies;
• Undertake any other duties within the grade that may arise due to LSHTM integration;
• Engage in harmonization of workflow procedures between within the Unit & London; and,
• Utilise on new opportunities that result from the transfer to improve my career, quality of work and operational efficiency etc.

5. Environment;
• Advocate for the responsible and efficient use of resources; and,
• Participate in approaches for reduction of adverse environmental impact due to lab operations.

Person Specification
• Bachelors Biomedical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent);
• GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions license;
• Should possess experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards;
• Experience in working in a BSL3 laboratory;
• Practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines;
• Experience in the use of a Cytek Aurora spectral flow cytometer;
• Experience of FlowJo analysis software;
• Experience of post-mortem procedures;
• Experience in isolation of cells from post-mortem tissues;
• Experience of snap freezing tissues for confocal microscopy;
• Managing and supporting different teams;
• Working in a research environment;
• 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;
• Provision of high-quality training and supervision to staff and students;
• Lead quality assurance programs;
• Technical expertise and leadership;
• Independent assay development & troubleshooting of new procedures;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Good communication skills in English;
• Ability to take the initiative and solve problems;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working 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

Job application procedure
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

https://redcap.link/Laboratory_Technologist_LT_1023 

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 10th November 2023, 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.

MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age,
marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.


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