Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist
Jobs at:
ICAP at Columbia UniversityDeadline of this Job:
10 October 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
ICAP at Columbia University
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Laboratory Advisor, the Laboratory technologist is responsible for day-to-day
laboratory operations related to HIV Recency and Viral Load testing at National Reference
Laboratory and Hubs. The Laboratory technologist will work closely with the NRL staff of
immune-Virology section to ensure that VL and recency samples are received, processed, tested,
and results are returned through existing Lab information system in a timely manner.
This is a grant funded, One-year contract.
Major Accountabilities:
• Receive HIV Recency and Viral load samples from the NRL Catchment area and process
• them according to SOPs
• Perform HIV viral load and Recency testing at NRL using Polymerase Chain Reaction
• (PCR)
• Ensuring that HIV viral load and Recency samples are tested at Hubs and results are
• returned within established Turnaround time.
• Providing supportive mentorship at VL and Recency testing Hubs.
• Provide support to RTRI testing sites and ensure that HIV recency QC is performed
• regularly and site’s performance report produced
• Ensuring the availability of Asante HIV-1 rapid recency assay kits and HIV viral load
• reagents at Hubs.
• Monitor storage conditions of HIV Recency and Viral load reagents/Kits
• Job Description Template Updated January 2018, Page 2
• Provide technical assistance to Lab staff and nurses on laboratory surveillance domains,
• including HIV recency testing, quality control, data capture, analysis, and interpretation.
• Participate in QA/QC activities including Proficiency Testing in HIV testing services
• (HTS) and Recency Testing.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Perform other duties, as directed.
Education:
• Bachelor’s in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences or related Field
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
• Laboratory-based experience (at least 2 years), preferably experience on HIV Viral load
• testing in recognized health facilities
• Experience in laboratory information systems (LIS &VLSMS) is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and good analytical laboratory skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications: MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email, etc.
• Ability to function independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to adhere to Biosafety and biosecurity measures
• Ability to work flexible hours as required
Travel Requirements:
• Requires frequent travel within Rwanda for supportive mentorship visits
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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Job application procedure
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link: https://icapacity.icap.columbia.edu/en-us/job/495701/laboratory-technologist
Applications close: 10 Oct 2021 South Africa Standard Time
Attachment:
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