Ubuntu Life Foundation

Vacant Position: Laboratory Technologist

Purpose of the Job: The Lab Tech is responsible for performing complex technical work involving laboratory analysis of human samples.

The Job duties include a combination of the following responsibilities: extensive and complex steps requiring manual manipulation and pipetting, close monitoring and control, evaluation of data, and careful and accurate work.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens received by laboratory and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround times of results.


• Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of assays.


• Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems for the equipment.


• Evaluate inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order needs, operate complex equipment and computer programs related to laboratory equipment and other accessories.


• Maintain records of test results and archives of data.


• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment.


• Archiving and tracking of specimens Quality assurance activities.


• Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.


• Training of new laboratory staff and interns.


• Assist department in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures in the laboratory and document knowledge by reviewing and signing SOPs.


• Record data to monitor temperatures and humidity of various equipment and environmental conditions.


• Follow established quality management policies and GLP practice perform and document corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the effectiveness of the corrective action.


• Lead in calibration of pipettes, thermometers, and other measuring equipment.


• Perform laboratory administrative duties by receiving samples from customers or users as needed, Calculating and recording analytical results in the appropriate log book, data entry in the system, Maintaining chemical/equipment traceability records, documenting QA/QC requirements, and generating control charts.


• Ensure that WHO clinic waste disposal protocol is followed in the clinic.


• Upholding Utmost Confidentiality on patients lab results.


• Ensuring that the sample referral system is effective for patients results.


• Ensure promptness in reporting alarming test results that necessitate quick action by the doctor.


• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply

All candidates should channel their application letters and resume to this email ubuntukenya@ubuntu.life.