RHSP is seeking qualified Laboratory Assistants to support field and station laboratory operations serving the Rakai Community Cohort Study, related field studies, the ART mini laboratory, and the main station laboratory. The successful candidates will collect and process biological specimens, perform point-of-care diagnostic tests, maintain sample integrity, document laboratory results, and support the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
The role requires adherence to laboratory SOPs, biosafety and infection-prevention procedures, quality requirements, waste-management guidelines, and appropriate management of laboratory supplies and RHSP assets. Candidates must hold a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council with a valid Annual Practicing Licence, and have at least one year of experience in a medical or research laboratory. The position also requires willingness to travel and work in rural settings.
Responsibilities
- Collect biological specimens
- Process laboratory samples
- Perform point-of-care tests
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Document laboratory results
Must Have
- Laboratory certificate
- Valid practicing licence
- One-year lab expeirence
- Biosafety awareness
- Rural work readiness
Nice to have
- GCLP certification
- GCP certification
- POC testing experience
- Research laboratory experience
- Quality control skills
What's great in the job?
- Hands-On Laboratory Experience: Work directly with specimen collection, processing, point-of-care testing, storage, and transportation.
- Research Exposure: Support laboratory activities linked to the Rakai Community Cohort Study and other RHSP field research.
- Technical Development: Build practical experience with point-of-care diagnostic procedures and laboratory equipment.
- Quality Laboratory Practice: Strengthen your experience in SOP compliance, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and troubleshooting.
- Professional Growth: Apply and develop skills in GCLP, GCP, biosafety, and infection prevention.
- Community Impact: Support laboratory services that contribute directly to research and healthcare delivery in communities.
- Diverse Work Environment: Gain experience across field laboratories, the ART mini laboratory, and RHSP's main station laboratory.
What We Offer
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative biomedical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local and international population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in Uganda.
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive health coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Pension plan with employer contributions.
Employee Growth
Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
