Immunology Laboratory Technician - Mwanza

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Researchcampus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research. The mission of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit is to contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical trials, to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East African region; and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health policy. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a dose reduction immunobridging and safety study of two HPV vaccines (the DoRIS trial). 

The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the
following position:

1. Immunology Laboratory Technician - Mwanza

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing Immunology assays and contributing to the
running of the research laboratory at National Institute of Medical Research archive (NIMR).

Specific responsibilities

·       Performing tasks in accordance with the GCP and GCLP guidelines.

·        Receipt and processing of human blood samples obtained from patients enrolled in clinical trials for
recovery of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and subsequently performing cell counts with the use of
both manual and automated techniques.

·       Cryopreservation of blood components.

·       Providing backup support to other laboratory areas including immunoassays such as ELISA.

·       Performing quality control of all performance techniques.

·       Accurate entry of sample information into the laboratory information management system and
periodical maintenance of data spreadsheets.

·       Maintaining an inventory of sample aliquots produced and their location and the preparation of samples
for transfer to the NIMR Archive.

·       Maintaining any documentation related to research assays and running the laboratory such as
standard operating procedures.

·       Maintenance of equipment including keeping daily logs of equipment and routine cleaning of laboratory

work areas.

·       Participation in organizing shipment of samples in accordance with the lATA guidelines.

·       Weekly meeting attendance and participation.

·       Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

·       Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor and the Principle investigator

Essential qualifications

·       Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or a related discipline.

·       At least one year's work experience as an immunology technician.

·       Ability to draft and follow established Standard Operating Procedures.

·       Ability to organize workflow efficiently.

·       Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

·       Work experience in a research laboratory setting especially using Immunological assays.

·       Ability to work independently and to take initiative.

·        Interested applicants should email recruitment@mitu.or.tzto request an application form, clearly
stating the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.

·        The completed application form should then be submitted together with a letter of application, CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to the same email address no later than SthJune 2017.

.• Paper applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by
email if selected for interview.