JOB OPPORTUNITY-At (IHI), Laboratory Techonologist


Position:	Laboratory Technologist
Reports To:	Lab Manager
Work Station:	Bagamoyo
Apply By:	14^th December 2021

Institute Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research
organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing,
testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core
strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s
work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological
sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research and policy
translation.

Position Summary

IHI is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to take the
position of Laboratory Technician in Immunology Lab for Ebola Vaccine
Trial (EBL08) .

Duties and 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, labelling 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 laboratory information management system for easy tracing.
Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the PI
Perform routine tests in assigned area 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 maintaining inventories for stored samples, reagents and
lab materials.

Qualification and Experience

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

Skills and Competencies

Immunological laboratory analysis.
Ability to follow and adhere to existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians,
study participants, administrators, auxiliary personnel, regulators,
monitors and sponsors.
Ability to multi-task.
Able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training.
Experience with computer programs at least intermediate level with Microsoft Office products.

Fine manual dexterity for repetitive task.
Excellence in using Microsoft office ( Word, excel, power point and access
Knowledge of good clinical practice, GCLP and regulatory procedures pertaining to clinical trials in Tanzania and globally.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service and communication skills and Able to work flexible hours including weekends.
Hard Working

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.

Equal Opportunity

IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases
or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and
during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job
requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process
is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.

Mode of Application

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.

The deadline for this application is 17:00 on 14/12/2021. All e-mail application subject lines should include: Laboratory Technologist – EBL08 STUDY]. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Human Resources Manager

IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE

#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni

P.O. Box 78,373

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email: [email protected]