bacterial infections, TB, HIV and other diseases that are major threats to health in Malawi Laboratory Technician (Pharmacokinetic).
Initially 1 year contract with a possibility of an extension
Job Summary:
Ensuring that PK blood samples obtained in the ADAPT study are collected, processed, transported and stored in accordance with the approved study protocol and prescribed standard operating procedures and ICH-GCP standards and assisting with the processing of pharmacokinetic samples.
Other key qualifications and competences:
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• At least one year proven experience working in a clinical research laboratory with skills in performing serological assays.
• Possession of GCP and GCLP certificate.
• Evidence of registration with the Medical Council of Malawi
• Basic writing and computer skills (including MS Word, Access and Excel)
Key Responsibilities
Technical
• Assisting the Study Pharmacologist in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SoPs) for laboratory tests and procedures specified in the ADAPT study protocol.
• Handling and processing biological samples for storage and shipment, in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures
• Providing on the job training for non-laboratory based project staff performing laboratory related procedures at the study clinics and wards
• Performing regular quality assurance activities for laboratory tests or laboratory procedures undertaken by non-laboratory based project staff in the study clinics and wards.
• Assisting in performing laboratory assays for measuring blood concentrations of drugs
• Assisting in managing the stocks of supplies and consumables for conducting PK Assays
• Assist in performing regular maintenance and trouble shooting of an HPLC machine and organizing re-calibration of the machine
Administrative
• Assisting the Clinical Trial Coordinator in identifying training needs for non-laboratory based project staff conducting laboratory tests and procedures in the study clinic or ward.
• Organizing regular maintenance and/or calibration of study lab equipment (situated in the clinic) and ensuring the operation of the equipment is in compliance with prescribed SoPs
• Organizing a robust database for biological samples stored at MLW and/or exported to collaborating institutions.
• Managing stock levels for laboratory reagents and supplies required in the ADAPT study.
• Preparing and submitting monthly reports to the Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Ordering and managing liquid nitrogen for use by MLW and ADAPT study
• In liaison with Clinical Trial Coordinator, review laboratory charges against samples sent to the laboratory for processing on a monthly basis
• In liaison with data manager, MLW Core laboratory technicians facilitate resolving of laboratory queries raised during monitoring visits.
• Planning and organizing samples for processing at other sites if service is unavailable at MLW core lab
Suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications in their own handwriting or typed with copies of relevant certificates, 3 contactable referees and a detailed CV to: vacancies@mlw.medcol.mw
The Human Resource Officer,
Malawi- Liverpool Wellcome Trust,
PO Box 30096, Chichiri, Blantyre 3
Applications to arrive no later than 27th January 2012 Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
