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Monitoring supply consumption and making request for additional reagents and laboratory equipment.Preparation of dry blood spots (DBS) and their inventoryPreparation, staining and microscopy of malaria blood filmsMaintaining proper safety working standards in the laboratoryDocumentation of results on the CRF and MAESTRO biospecimen tools as per the SOPsEnsuring that all chemicals, reagents and consumables are properly stored in the laboratoryOrganize biological samples for appropriate storage and shipmentSample collection and processing as per the SOP in consultation with senior technologist and performing any other duty instructed by the supervisor.

Maintain highest standard in Good clinical laboratory practices, laboratory safety and laboratory hygiene/infection control.Biological samples reception, logging in specific log books, archiving and shipment.Assist in samples preparation and analysisPlasmodium species DNA extraction from dry blood spot (DBS) using the QIAGEN DNA Kit.Carrying out PCR Assays, that is Multiplex real time PCR using QUANT STUDIO PCR machine and conventional PCR for malaria parasite detection/ or quantification and genotypingRunning of ELISA, that is Quantikine ELISA read using BIORAD machine and GEN 5 software, Luminex multiplex and Tetracore ELISA read in the MAGPIX machine, Q-plex human micronutrient ELISA read in the Q-Viewer machineGel electrophoresis, Genotyping of plasmodium.Entry of all laboratory data and production of simple summaries and reportsLaboratory reagents preparation, operation, calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.Monitor supply consumption and make request for additional reagents and lab equipmentWorking with project stakeholders to understand, define and meet project requirementsProduction of accurate supporting documentation for research activities including reportsDevelopment and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Carrying out molecular biology techniques including PCR and ELISACulture media preparation, Bacterial culture isolation and identification, Biochemical testing.Laboratory reagents preparation, operation, calibration and maintenance of lab equipmentPreparation, staining and microscopy of malaria blood filmRapid diagnostic tests for schistosomiasis, malaria, brucellosis, Blood sugar, urinalysis and salmonella antigen test.

Ensuring that materials required for the activities are availedIdentification of home steads and households in given areasCounting of individuals in various householdsConducting interviews and gathering information from householdsEnsuring that the data collected is accurate, complete, and recoded correctlyData entry into specific forms and electronic device (CAPI)Field reporting to supervisor

Sample collection and preparationCleaning and disinfection of various surfaces in the labSample analysis in various sections of the lab including but not limited to; Microbiology, Parasitology, Biochemistry and Serology.Results report writing and dispatching

Education record

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, General

Bachelor Of Science, Microbiology