Job Summary

Institute Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research and policy translation.

Position Summary

IHI is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to take the position of Laboratory Technician in Immunology Lab for Ebola Vaccine Trial (EBL08) .

Duties and Responsibilities

Will support all scientific functions in the immunology laboratory, including planning, reviewing, documenting and reporting matters related to study specific immunology activities.
He/She will coordinate linkage between laboratories, clinical team and project manager.
To make sure that all safety procedures are adhered to when collecting, labelling and storing all laboratory specimens.
To ensure that laboratory data including laboratory findings are recorded as per protocol and stored in appropriate box files.
Archive all the study samples following laboratory information management system for easy tracing.
Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the PI
Perform routine tests in assigned area of the laboratory as per current SOP.
To perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), separation and storage of serum and plasma.
To assist in hematological and clinical chemistry sample analysis.
To document and report protocol deviations and implement CAPA for the reported deviations.
To perform malaria antibody ELISA, Intracellular cytokine staining, and ELISPOT assays.
To participate in scientific discussions and project related meetings, and maintaining inventories for stored samples, reagents and lab materials.
Qualification and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Medical laboratory sciences /biotechnology/immunology or other relevant experience provided they demonstrate the following skills in
Previous experience or familiarity with immunological assays such as ELISA, ELISPOT, ICS, PMBC isolation, serum/plasma separation
Skills and Competencies

Immunological laboratory analysis.
Ability to follow and adhere to existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, study participants, administrators, auxiliary personnel, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
Ability to multi-task.
Able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training.
Experience with computer programs at least intermediate level with Microsoft Office products.
Fine manual dexterity for repetitive task.
Excellence in using Microsoft office ( Word, excel, power point and access
Knowledge of good clinical practice, GCLP and regulatory procedures pertaining to clinical trials in Tanzania and globally.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service and communication skills and Able to work flexible hours including weekends.
Hard Working

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.

Equal Opportunity

IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.