Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities: Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings; Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and maintaining equipment and reagents; Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference; Preparing periodical reports; Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains and reagents Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples; Supervising laboratory staff and students on attachment Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects; Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures; Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation; Preparing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures; Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and Identifying training gaps of research scientist, laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions Writing manuscripts as required by the laboratory leadership Vacancy Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory Masters of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Cytology Histopathology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Management, Molecular Sciences/Biology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory Proficiency in Computer Application;    Mandatory Proficiency in Bioinformatics;    Skills & Competencies Proficiency in statistical analysis;    Skills & Competencies Demonstrated work performance and results;    Skills & Competencies Trained in ISO 15189 implementation    Skills & Competencies Analytical Skills    Skills & Competencies Communication skills and reporting skills    Skills & Competencies Mentorship Skills    Skills & Competencies Interpersonal skills    Skills & Competencies Team player    Skills & Competencies