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Job Title:
Laboratory Technologist
Employer:
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 23 February 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is a renowned health research institution dedicated to improving human health through world-class scientific research, training, and policy engagement, with a mission to generate evidence-based solutions to infectious and non-communicable diseases affecting communities in Uganda and beyond. Established in 1989 as a collaboration between the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC), and later joined by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the Unit has evolved into a leading center for biomedical and public health research in Africa.
It is internationally recognized for groundbreaking studies on HIV/AIDS, emerging infections, and vaccine development, earning a stellar reputation for scientific excellence and ethical research practices. The Unit fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering competitive career opportunities and professional development for researchers, clinicians, and support staff, with flexible and supportive work arrangements.
Through a strong commitment to innovation, the Unit integrates laboratory science, clinical trials, and community-based research, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that enhances its impact across policy and practice. With a workforce of hundreds of dedicated professionals and multiple research sites across Uganda, it maintains a broad reach across both rural and urban populations. Rooted in values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and respect for individuals and communities, the Unit also upholds a strong sense of social responsibility by engaging in health education, capacity building, and community empowerment initiatives that improve local well-being and resilience.
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Laboratory Technologist job at MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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.
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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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.
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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.
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.
