1. Perform laboratory screening and diagnostic tests as specified in the study protocol and laboratory SOPs
2. Ensure proper collection, labeling, transportation, processing, storage, and retrieval of study specimens
3. Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner
4. Identify abnormal or critical laboratory results and promptly communicate them to the appropriate study clinicians
5. Maintain laboratory equipment, maintenance logs, calibration records, and quality control documentation
6. Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, biosafety requirements, and quality management standards
7. Participate in data cleaning activities and respond to laboratory-related data queries
8. Contribute to study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other laboratory-related study outputs
9. Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and initiate requests for replenishment as needed
10. Package and prepare specimens for transportation and shipment to collaborating laboratories within Uganda and internationally, in accordance with applicable regulations and triple-packaging requirements
11. Perform routine quality assurance and quality control procedures for all study laboratory tests
12. Participate in the development, review, and implementation of laboratory SOPs
13. Communicate closely with locally and internationally based investigators through email, meetings, and scheduled conference calls.
14. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Duties may be revised to meet the evolving needs of the study, and the staff member will be informed accordingly
Qualifications:
BACHELORS : Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution. Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council of Uganda (AHPCU) with a valid practising licence – Mandatory
Certifications:
GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) or HSP certification within the last two years – Mandatory
Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice – Added Advantage
Skill & Experience:
Knowledge of TB and HIV laboratory investigations like IGRA testing, Gene Expert for TB, MTB Culture, – Added Advantage
Competency computer skills such as MS Excel, MS Access – Added Advantage
Experience handling and processing samples for storage, and maintaing Sample storage database – Added Advantage
