KEMRI / University of Washington
The Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is
conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW research
collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research
aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research
strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations
and testing interventions.
The KEMRI/UW team therefore
seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill in the
following position:
Job Title: Sample Management Officer (SMO) - HMO Study
KMR 7
1 Position
Location: KEMRI HQ-SMURF _Nairobi
Main Objective of this position: The Sample Management Officer (SMO) will be
responsible for managing the study samples in Laboratory site and in central
storage facility.
She/he will be based in the
Laboratory to be responsible for receiving and archiving study samples.
The SMO will work on sample
storage, organization and record keeping of the sample inventory, sample
Quality Control (QC) processes, and providing responses to data queries and
performing sample audits.
She/he will be based in
Nairobi.
The SMO will report directly to
the Laboratory Coordinator.
Key responsibilities and tasks include:
- Receiving samples from site labs, conducting QC processes at
sample reception and among existing archived samples, and archiving and
organizing samples in the freezers.
- Entering samples into laboratory databases including but not
limited to FreezerPro standard, REDCap, and KIDMs
- Sample retrieval and shipment to the analyzing laboratories.
- Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records for stored
samples and helping to organize samples.
- Performing sample and data audits. Labelling and tracking of
all stored samples.
- Liaise with the site Lab staff in planning sample shipments
from the sites and organizing how site staff will be provided with dry ice
and related supplies for sample shipment.
- Ensuring that study site and overseas samples packaging and
shipments are executed and done within acceptable IATA, GCLP and biosafety
regulations.
- QC and organization of samples stored in freezers.
- Accountable for compliance with data protection rules.
- Participate in developing and implementing SOPs and assist in
development of processes for sample tracking and storage.
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance, which includes
maintaining temperature logs/charts of laboratory equipment and standardization
of all the equipment of operation in the research laboratory prior to any
operations on the stated machine.
- Participate and establish accurate, timely and quality data
entry discipline in the laboratory and adhere to the data query resolution
SOP.
- Ensure good working relationship with colleagues and other
stakeholders.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the Laboratory
Coordinator.
- Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization.
Desired qualification, skills and experience.
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technologist.
- Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist
and Technician Board
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in laboratory setting
(clinical research preferred)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Team player
- Highly detail oriented
- Flexible working schedule, depending on conditions.
Overtime/weekends if required.
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, email)
- Able to multi-task
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Demonstrated track record working in a busy laboratory
- Research experience
- Experience entering samples into laboratory databases
including but not limited to FreezerPro standard, REDCap, and KIDMs
preferred, but not required
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Six (6) months contract as per KEMRI scheme of
service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade,
based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above
requirements, please use below link to complete the application
Sample Management Officer -
Google Forms
Kindly send your application
letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications,
experience and full-time telephone contact. Include names and addresses of 3
professional referees, copies of certificates and testimonials to Email
address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 22nd May 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity. persons with disability, women, youth and
those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a
fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview
meeting and processing of offer letter.
Note: Only the shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
