Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation for serological assays.
- Perform serological assays on blood/ serum samples according to SOPs.
- Perform PCR testing using different molecular testing platforms.
- Prepare high quality, accurate and timely reports of investigations.
- Perform data capture for laboratory data management.
- Prepare samples for shipment within Zambia and other collaborating laboratories outside the country and ensure that all specimens and documents are accounted for during specimen movement and that no loss/damage of specimen or documentation is incurred during the movement as per the IATA dangerous goods shipping regulations
- Participate in development and writing of laboratory SOPs
Essential requirements
- Knowledge and adherence to stipulated biosafety measures
- Full knowledge of MSDS
- Be willing to work flexible hours which may include late hours or weekends when required to do so
- Ensure confidentiality of participant and project data
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science or recognised equivalent
- Competent in Microsoft office – word, excel access, power point
- Good people skills
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia
- Be a team player and be able to work under minimum supervision
- Experience in working with serological assays, molecular testing, and TB knowledge
- Laboratory safety training
- Experience in laboratory data capturing
- GCLP and/ or GCP training
