Senior Laboratory Technologist – Mtwapa (2 vacancies) at KEMRI

Senior Laboratory Technologist - Mtwapa

• Receive, label, process, and store biological specimens in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) standards.

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory analyses (e.g., hematology, biochemistry, microbiology) as required by clinical trial protocols, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Accurately record test results and promptly report abnormal findings to the study team, ensuring timely data entry into clinical trial databases.

• Ensuring timely dispatch of test results

• Prepare and package biological samples for domestic and international shipment in compliance with IATA regulations and study-specific protocol requirement.

• Ensure all laboratory procedures and documentation meet regulatory, ethical, and sponsor requirements, including proper handling of SOPs, logs, and deviation reports.

• Maintain strict adherence to quality control procedures, calibration schedules, and equipment maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Monitor lab supplies and reagents, ensuring stock levels are adequate and that all materials are within expiration and validated for use.

• Adhere to biosafety and infection control protocols to maintain a safe laboratory environment.

• Participate in training sessions, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain laboratory excellence