Zambart is a research-focused non-governmental organization that conducts research on HIV and Tuberculosis to help control and mitigate the impact of the dual epidemic. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research, health policy analysis, health economics, health communication research compliance and counselling.
To support our wide range of research activities, we have exciting job opportunities for the following position in the Laboratory:
Research Laboratory Scientist (01)
Position summary: The Laboratory Scientist position aims to both extend personal academic development post-graduation and to build laboratory science research and capacity within Zambart by focussing on, and performing, complex analytical processes in the laboratory .
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
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
The Human Resources Manager,
Zambart Head Office,
UNZA Ridgeway Campus,
Off Nationalist Road
P.O. Box 50697
Lusaka
or email their application letters and CVs only (without certificates) to apply@jobsportal-career.com stating in the reference the position applied for.
Closing Date: 14th July 2023.
