Laboratory Technologist job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Laboratory Technologist

The Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is seeking a qualified Laboratory Technologist to support laboratory operations at its Kalisizo station. The successful candidate will perform laboratory testing across multiple diagnostic disciplines while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), ISO 15189:2022 quality standards, laboratory safety requirements, and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role requires meticulous sample handling, accurate reporting, quality assurance, documentation, and effective laboratory record management.

Working under the supervision of senior laboratory staff, the Laboratory Technologist will contribute to high-quality laboratory services supporting biomedical research and clinical service delivery. The successful candidate should possess strong technical laboratory skills, demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement, maintain professional registration, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams while supporting inventory management, SOP development, laboratory audits, and quality management activities.

Detail Oriented

Quality Focused

Team Player

Self Motivated

Professional Integrity

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens
• Perform diagnostic testing
• Maintain quality standards
• Document laboratory results
• Manage laboratory supplies

Must Have

• Bachelor’s laboratory degree
• Valid practicing license
• GCLP certification
• ISO 15189 knowledge
• Laboratory experience

Nice to have

• Internal audit training
• GCP certification
• Biosafety training
• Teamwork skills
• Research laboratory exposure

What’s great in the job?

• Support Life-Saving Research: Contribute to biomedical research that improves health outcomes across Uganda.
• Develop Advanced Laboratory Skills: Gain experience across chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, hematology, serology, and flow cytometry.
• Work with International Standards: Strengthen your expertise in ISO 15189:2022 quality systems and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice.
• Continuous Professional Development:Participate in competency assessments, laboratory training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Join an experienced multidisciplinary research and laboratory team.
• Modern Laboratory Systems: Work with automated laboratory technologies and standardized laboratory procedures.
• Quality Improvement: Play an active role in laboratory audits, SOP development, and quality assurance.

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