Laboratory Technologist

Laboratory Technologist 1 Position
Job Purpose: The Lab Technologist will support diverse clinical and research laboratory procedures within UW/KNH-RCTC in setting up of laboratory experiments, sample collection, sample processing, and interpretation of results.
Ensure accurate documentation of procedures and results, dissemination and reporting, all while maintaining full compliance to all quality standards, protocols, regulations, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities

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• Perform timely sample collection according to strict study protocols.
  
• Ensure all specimens and request forms are accurately labeled before distributing them to the correct laboratory sections.
  
• Assist in receipt and processing of samples as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  
• Manage Quality Checks (QC) for all pre-analytical steps, including checks on supplies, equipment, and environmental conditions.
  
• Participate in laboratory audits, monitoring visits, and Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives to ensure compliance and high-quality results.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GCP/GCLP standards and adhere to all legal and research ethical requirements.
  
• Track phlebotomy stocks and coordinate with teams for timely replenishment of consumables.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure workspace in full compliance with laboratory occupational health and safety policies.
  
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to support laboratory operations.
  

Qualifications: 

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• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution
  
• Minimum Two (2) Years’ experience in a related Lab environment
  
• Registration by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid practicing KMLTTB License.
  
• Certificate in Phlebotomy is mandatory
  

Key Competencies

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2. Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity
   
3. Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
   
4. Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams,
   
5. Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
   
6. Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
   

Applications must include the following:

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• Click on THIS LINK and fill out the Google application form (Mandatory).
  
• Application letter, Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
  
• Relevant certificates and testimonials
  
• If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, MK8527 Study to the email mkstudyresearch@gmail.com by; 26/05/2026
  

NB: Applications without the above-mentioned qualifications or required certificates will NOT be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.