The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Laboratory Technician for the PACT study to be based at Tororo.
The Successful candidates will be reporting to the Laboratory Manager.
Job description:
• Identify potential study participants and screen them for consenting and recruitment into the study.
• Perform malaria parasite culturing and assay experiments
• Perform molecular and genetic experiments
• Perform Malaria microscopy and record results according to the standard Laboratory techniques laid down by the W.H.O guidelines.
• Recruit patients into the study using Good Clinical and Laboratory guidelines as described in the study protocols
• Collect and prepare field samples according to standard guidelines for transportation from the study site to research laboratory facilities.
• Keep all records of laboratory activities and inventory of all laboratory equipment and supplies;
• Performing laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures
Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• BSc in Biomedical Lab technologist or BSc in Biochemistry
• Specialised skills in Malaria parasite culturing and drug assays, Parasite ring survival assays and culture adaptation experiments.
• Prior training or working experience of at least one year in malaria parasite collections, Isolation, culturing and sensitivity assays.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reputable computer skills in Ms packages
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your applications using the link on the IDRC website. http://idrcuganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, 21st October 2022.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. You cannot amend your applications following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.
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