Job for Laboratory Technologist at Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI

Job Title:      Laboratory Technologist

Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to:  Head of Data Management

Position Code: LT518

About Us:

The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.

Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will carry out analyses and report results of the laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory, according to GCLP standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Receiving blood samples, processing and storing PBMC, plasma, serum and other biological specimens according to SOPs and GCLP.
• Produce reliable and precise data by performing SOP-guided laboratory experiments assigned by scientists or supervisors. This includes:
  • Whole blood assays for subsequent cytokine analysis;
  • Preliminary staining of cells for flowcytometry;
  • Implementing GCLP practices
  • Cleaning and disinfecting equipment;
• Tracking equipment servicing requirements;
• Ensuring health and safety as per SOPs and unit guidelines
• Monitoring temperatures and liquid nitrogen levels;
• Data backup; Running equipment performance QCs;
• record keeping (electronic and hard copies)
• Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are kept securely in recommended conditions;
• Preparing reagent and consumable orders for subsequent review and approval by supervisor.
• Performing IATA compliant shipment of samples to and from partner laboratories.
• Performing scientific duties: assisting in setting up and cleaning of databases,            writing
• reports, using computer to mathematical calculations and preparation of graphs; presentation of research findings at local and, national and international workshops/conferences Assist in writing and reviewing of operational manuals and study specific SOPs
• Assist in capacity building for new staff and student attachments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI Laboratory Technologist job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Laboratory Biomedical Sciences training
• Previous experience working within a clinical trial
• Exposure to PBMC processing, cryopreservation and sterile tissue culture        techniques.
• Certificate in Laboratory related health and safety training is an added advantage
• Having trained in GCLP is an added advantage
• At least a credit in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry
• Personal Integrity
• Emotional Resourcefulness
• Ability to Learn
• Forward Thinking
• Reliability
• Openness to Others
• Independence
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Pro-activity
• Results Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Concern for Excellence
• Flexibility towards Others
• Service Orientation
• Development Orientation

How to Apply:

The candidates should send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of three (3) referees, plus copies of academic qualifications should be e-mailed to recruitment@mrcuganda.org. NB: Please quote the following position code in the subject line of the email: Laboratory Technologist – LT518. Please also fill the following online form accordingly after submitting the application documents on the e-mail above. Click Here

Address to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

P.O. Box, 49 Entebbe.

Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions. 

Deadline: 25^th May 2018