Laboratory Technologist job at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
About the Organization
The UVRI engages in health research pertaining to human infections and disease processes associated with or linked to viral aetiology and provides expert advice, enables partnerships and communication and serves as a center for training and education.
Job Description
At Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), we aim to conduct health research of national importance with a regional and global reach. We do this through government funded projects and collaborative projects with international funding such as WORMVACS2.0. WORMVACS2.0 is a Horizon Europe funded international collaborative project to develop pipelines for helminth vaccine development. The project now seeks an enthusiastic and experienced individual to fill the position of Laboratory Technologist. The job holder will contribute to WORMVACS2.0 project at UVRI by primarily performing laboratory tests according to SOPs and reporting the results.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Previous experience in working in a laboratory Clinical Trials environment.
Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines
Experience of GCLP & IATA
Interacting with different departments
Analyzing a wide range of samples for and on behalf of the Unit.
Managing and supporting different teams
Tracking equipment servicing requirements and notify the laboratory manager
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
Maintaining reagent stock records to avoid stock-outs/ overstocking, both of which can lead to financial loss.
Monitoring equipment functioning, and service & reports malfunctioning equipment
No financial signatory responsibility
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Linkage with external regulatory agencies Working in a research environment
Demonstrable Experience in administration and resource management
Technical knowledge or skills: Essential:
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
Education/Qualifications / Training required:
Essential:
BSc Biomedical Laboratory Technology. Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry (or equivalent)
Desirable:
A master's in immunology and clinical microbiology (with bioinformatics experience); or systems immunology or computational biology or bioinformatics (with substantial immunology research experience); or Data Science (majoring in Biomedical science)
GCLP, GCP and PHRP training
Previous work experience required: Essential:
Desirable:
Automated laboratory assays like DNA Extraction, PCR, ELISA, Flow cytometry, ELISPOT, Luminex Communication skills
Lead quality assurance programs
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All candidates are encouraged to send in a single PDF file. their application letters, curriculum vitae with names, email addresses and telephone contact details of two (2) professional referees, and copies of academic certificates named as: Surname Senior Laboratory Technologist or Surname Laboratory Technologist), via E-mail to: megesa@uvri.go.ug and copy to mkatusabe@uvri.go.ug Failure to meet these guidelines will result in automatic elimination.
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