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• Participate in current running studies as agreed by Scientists, supervisor or the lab manager in which studies he/she will be responsible for;

Collecting, receiving, processing, transporting and storing of study samples according to SOPS and study protocols;

• Performing SOP-guided lab techniques including

• Kato Katz (stool analysis for helminths);

• Blood smear preparation and examination for malaria parasites;

• HIV testing according to the National Health Guidelines (Algorithm); o Haemoglobin estimation;

• Urinalysis and urine hCG; o Full blood Counts;

• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays; and,

• Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation from whole blood, and subsequent storage.

• Earning new techniques as required for studies;

• Entering laboratory results on CRFs, batching and send them for data entry;

• Entering laboratory results on computer, check, back up and archive results;

• Implementing GCLP practices; Equipment maintenance and safety like cleaning and disinfecting them, tracking equipment servicing requirements, Room/fridge/freezer temperature monitoring, Data backup, Performing QCs on different lab procedures and others;

• Ensuring health and safety by following institutional health and safety guidelines, conducting lab procedures as per SOPS and carrying out safety induction for new staff interns and other trainees;

• Ensuring that required reagents and consumables are in stock and are kept securely in recommended conditions;

• Assisting in lab training through demonstration of lab procedures/techniques to new staff and trainees;

• Writing and reviewing of operational and study specific SOPS;

• Participating in community surveys and treatment activities specific for helminths infections;

• Participating in the cross-cutting laboratory activities agreed with their supervisor and the laboratory manager including attending laboratory meetings and ensuring safe, well maintained and serviced equipment; and,

• Performing any other general I-Vac activities as may be assigned by Lab Manager, Project leader or Head of Programme.