Laboratory Technologist Job at Ifakara Health Institute
Laboratory Technologist Job at Ifakara Health Institute… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Ifakara Health Institute.
Descriptions;
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health.
Responsibilities:
- Will support all scientific functions in the immunology laboratory, including planning, reviewing, documenting and reporting matters related to study-specific immunology activities.
- He/She will coordinate linkage between laboratories, clinical team and project manager.
- To make sure that all safety procedures are adhered to when collecting, labeling and storing all laboratory specimens.
- To ensure that laboratory data including laboratory findings are recorded as per protocol and stored in appropriate box files.
- Archive all the study samples following a laboratory information management system for easy tracking.
- Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the PI.
- Perform routine tests in assigned areas of the laboratory as per current SOP.
- To perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), separation and storage of serum and plasma.
- To assist in hematological and clinical chemistry sample analysis.
- To document and report protocol deviations and implement CAPA for the reported deviations.
- To perform malaria antibody ELISA, Intracellular cytokine staining, and ELISPOT assays.
- To participate in scientific discussions and project-related meetings, and maintain inventories for stored samples, reagents and lab materials.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Medical laboratory sciences /biotechnology/immunology or other relevant experience provided they demonstrate the following skills in
- Previous experience or familiarity with immunological assays such as ELISA, ELISPOT, ICS, PMBC isolation, serum/plasma separation.
- Experience with computer programs at least intermediate level with Microsoft Office products.
- Excellence in using Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint and access.
How to Apply
All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses including email, telephone/cell phone numbers and copies of academic and professional certificates to the email address below.
All e-mail application subject lines should include: Laboratory Technologist – EBL08 STUDY]. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 14th December 2021.
