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, service delivery and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Laboratory Technologist who will be stationed at Bagamoyo Office under EAVI Project, reporting to Project Leader. The ideal candidate will be required to performs complex tests on biological samples, analyzes data, and maintains equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases.
Responsibility:
Perform malaria parasitology, immunology, and molecular laboratory testing according to approved protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Receive, process, document, test clinical specimens while ensuring specimen integrity and traceability.
Conduct immunological assays (including ELISA and intracellular cytokine staining) and molecular assays (PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR) for malaria parasites and viral pathogens.
Record, verify, and maintain accurate laboratory data and study documentation in compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and specimen inventories, and support laboratory quality assurance and quality control activities.
Ensure compliance with biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory safety procedures.
Participate in the development and implementation of study SOPs and support project meetings, monitoring visits, and audits.
Contribute to data analysis, report writing, scientific publications, and dissemination of research findings.
Train and mentor junior laboratory staff on laboratory procedures, GCP/GCLP, and SOPs.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator/Laboratory Manager
Skill :
Immunological and molecular laboratory analysis.
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinical team
Interpersonal skills to minimize conflict and performance review/ feedback.
Hard working with knowledge of good clinical practice, GCLP
Writing and speaking communication.
Excellence organization skills to independent management workflow.
Qualification Required:
Bachelor Degree in laboratory Science/molecular biologist/ immunology or a related field.
Preferred Language Skill :
Excellent communication in both English and Swahili language.
Disclaimer! Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please disregard written or oral request for a Job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious.
Job Opening date :03-Aug-2026
Job closing date :14-Aug-2026
How to Apply: Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
