The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidates for the position of Laboratory Technicians for the PACT/REACT studies to be based at Tororo and Kalongo. The Successful candidates will be reporting to the Laboratory Manager.

Job description:
The following duties outlined may be subject to change in the course of the study:
• 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

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Bsc degree in Biomedical Lab technology, Public Health or Biochemistry.
• Prior diploma in Lab technology is an added advantage.
• Specialised 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.
• Reputable computer skills in Ms Packages.

Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrcuganda.org/careers.html

Additional Important Comments:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00 pm, Monday, 13 th March 2023.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
You cannot amend your applications following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER