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Are you looking for Engineering Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Laboratory Technologist job at MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
The MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for research and training. The Unit was established in 1988 to improve the understanding and control of the HIV epidemic in Uganda and globally, following a request from the Uganda Government to the United Kingdom (UK) Government. After wide consultations, and in response to the changing public health landscape, Unit work has broadened beyond HIV to include other infections, neglected, endemic, emerging and re-emerging infections and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Job Title
Laboratory Technologist job at MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Job Description
The position holder will primarily work as a laboratory technologist on the “NIHR Global Health Research Group on Vaccines for vulnerable people in Africa (VANguard)” project at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. VANguard’s goal is to understand how biological and social factors interact to impair vaccine impact in vulnerable African communities, in order to develop integrated strategies to optimise vaccine benefits and drive health equity.
The post holder will perform laboratory assays on study samples in the immunology laboratories at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Unit, and in field immunology laboratories.
Duties and Responsibilities
Principal duties;
Receiving, processing, and storing of study samples according to SOPs and study protocols;
Planning and performing SOP-guided laboratory techniques including;-
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) o Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent spot (ELISpot) assays
Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation from whole blood, and subsequent storage
Whole blood and PBMC stimulation assays o Multiplex bead array assays such as Luminex®
Flow cytometry o DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Analysis of laboratory results, with the support of the line manager, and preparing reports on experiments;
Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are stored appropriately;
Finding and reading literature relevant to the work;
Participating in sharing knowledge through laboratory meetings and journal clubs
Preparing and reviewing standard operating procedures;
Implementing GCLP practices and engaging in proactive problem prevention of GCLP practice;
Entering and cleaning laboratory data; and,
Helping with other laboratory procedures and projects as and when required by the line manager.
Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences field from a recognised Ugandan university;
At least two years of experience working in a laboratory technologist (or related) role in busy research setting;
Experience in processing blood samples from research study participants;
Experience in conducting immunoassays (such as ELISA, ELISpot, Luminex, Flow cytometry);
Should possess analytical and conceptual thinking;
Thoroughness;
Reliability; and,
Concern for excellence.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.
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 23rd 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.
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