{"id":100264,"date":"2026-07-06T13:01:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/laboratory-analyst-isiolo-county\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:01:31","slug":"laboratory-analyst-isiolo-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/isiolo\/laboratory-analyst-isiolo-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Analyst &#8211; Isiolo County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Laboratory Analyst - Isiolo County\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities:\\nDesign and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region\\nDesign and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director\\nWork as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team\\nCarry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis\\nWrite manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director\\nReceive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection\\nPerform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes\\nCollect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required\\nAccurately label and analyze samples blood, NP\/OPs, tissue etc.\\nProper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures\\nPerform routine maintenance of lab equipment\\nMonitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders\\nComplete QA\/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records\\nKeep lab work areas clean and organized\\nAssist with laboratory administrative duties.\\nAny other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor\\nVacancy Requirements:\\nMust have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nMust have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nMust have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nFluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nBe registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nCertificate in \u201cGood Clinical Practice\u201d and\/or \u201cHuman Subjects Protection.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nComputer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nSomeone who has experience working in Isiolo County\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory\\nAnalytical Skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nExcellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nExperience working knowledge in research\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\\nExcellent interpersonal and organization skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills & Competencies\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Isiolo\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-27T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Kenya Medical Research &#8211; KEMRI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Isiolo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-27<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region<br \/>Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director<br \/>Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team<br \/>Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis<br \/>Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director<br \/>Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection<br \/>Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes<br \/>Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required<br \/>Accurately label and analyze samples blood, NP\/OPs, tissue etc.<br \/>Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures<br \/>Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment<br \/>Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders<br \/>Complete QA\/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records<br \/>Keep lab work areas clean and organized<br \/>Assist with laboratory administrative duties.<br \/>Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor<br \/>Vacancy Requirements:<br \/>Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Certificate in \u201cGood Clinical Practice\u201d and\/or \u201cHuman Subjects Protection.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mandatory<br \/>Analytical Skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Experience working knowledge in research\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Excellent interpersonal and organization skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Skills &#038; Competencies<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? 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