Assistant Laboratory Technologist (1 )

Duty Station: Masaka

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Job Information    

The Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on IDS is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on a trial of Adjunctive Dexamethasone in HIV infected Adults with Cryptococcal Meningitis. The posts will be based at the Unit’s stations in Entebbe and Masaka.

Terms: These positions will be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit systems. The initial appointments will be for a period of up to 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.


Key roles and responsibilities;

• Handles samples and performs analytical procedures under the supervision of the Laboratory Technologist

• Preparation of sample aliquots and storage at appropriate temperature

• Daily monitoring and recording of freezer temperatures

• Reception, identification and ensuring chain of custody of Trial samples according to GCLP procedures

• Data entry into the laboratory data management systems

• Abide by laboratory Health and Safety Procedures

Education, skills and Experience required;

• Must Have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

• Current registration with Allied Health Professionals Council.

• At least two years working experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

• GCLP training and computer literacy are desirable.

• Working experience in a laboratory clinical research trials environment is added advantage.
Start date: As soon as possible

Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone and email contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS

P.O. Box 49 Entebbe

OR send by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org

Closing date is 8th March 2013 at 05:00pm

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.