2 Laboratory Technologist Interns in Kenya

Position: Laboratory Technologist Interns (2 Positions) Vacancy No. No.FN-02-03-2023

Location:          Kisumu

Duration:         Six Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a training opportunity and the Interns will be trained on the following:

  • Custody of participant specimens and storage/archival. Reporting of any abnormal lab result.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the Laboratory manager Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP.
  • Ensuring Laboratory Waste segregation and management. Developing and updating laboratory inventory.
  • Developing and continuous review of standard operating procedures in keeping with the protocol for the laboratory, and all laboratory related documents and manuals.
  • Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due and ensuring custody.
  • Quality assurance of the lab specimen data base.
  • Receive, download, and post/report all external lab results/reports
  • Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication SOP.

Required Qualifications:


  • BSC Medical Laboratory Science and Technology
  • Below 30 years of age

Terms of Engagement

Appointment in the Internship program will be for a perio of  between 6 months to one Year. The successful candidate will be paid a monthly stipend of 25,000.00 without any other additional benefits. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover for the period of internhip

How to Apply

  1. All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
  2. Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
  3. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 4th April 2023

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted