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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Laboratory Technologist job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization based in Uganda, dedicated to conducting high-quality research on infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, aiming to improve public health outcomes through collaboration and partnerships. Established in 2007, IDRC has earned recognition for its significant contributions to infectious disease research, leading to over 300 publications that have influenced disease management practices in Uganda.
The organization fosters a work culture anchored in its I-TRAIN core values—Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation—promoting a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and excellence. IDRC offers diverse job opportunities across research, administration, and field operations, with work arrangements designed to accommodate both field-based and office-based roles. Since its inception, IDRC has expanded its reach across Uganda, collaborating with various national and international partners to enhance research capacity and public health interventions.
Its innovative business model integrates research with practical health solutions, ensuring that findings translate into tangible health improvements. Guided by core values such as integrity, excellence, and accountability, IDRC also engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on community health education and sustainable development. For more information, visit their website at www.idrc-uganda.org.
Laboratory Technologist job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
Collect and prepare field samples according to standard guidelines for transportation from the study site to research laboratory facilities.
Identify potential study participants and screen them for consenting and recruitment into the study.
Perform malaria parasite culturing and assay experiments.
Perform molecular and genetic experiments.
Perform Malaria microscopy and record results according to the standard Laboratory techniques as laid down by the W.H.O guidelines.
Recruit patients into the study using Good Clinical and Laboratory guidelines as described in the study protocols.
Collect and prepare field samples according to standard guidelines for transportation from the study site to research laboratory facilities.
Keep all records of laboratory activities and inventory of all laboratory equipment and supplies.
Performing laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures
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BSc degree in Biomedical Lab technology or Biochemistry.
Prior diploma in Lab technology is an added advantage.
Specialized skills in Malaria parasite cultures, Parasite ring survival assays and culture adaptation experiments and drug assays is an added advantage.
Prior training or working experience of at least one year in malaria parasite collections, Isolation, culturing and sensitivity assays is an added advantage.
Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Reputable computer skills in MS Packages. Key Result Areas/Outputs
Resilience in work ethic; Laboratory-based quality management objectives and institutional goals achieved.
Standard operating procedures that are in line with study objectives are developed and implemented.
Competence in all laboratory tests and instruments used in the parasitology research laboratory with no supervision.
Ensure new equipment and devices that are introduced in the laboratory during your term of service are validated and verified.
Ensure reliability, quality and integrity of laboratory and patient data.
Routinely collect study data and ensure it is analyzed, verified and properly uploaded to the right databases.
Uniformity of the performance of specific functions across all sections of the laboratory
Ensure that patient and study information is kept confidential at all times
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