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    About the company

    KEMRI

    The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) stands as a beacon of medical research excellence in Africa. Established in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act, KE…

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    Laboratory Manager

    KEMRI
    Deadline21st Sep, 2026· 20 days left
    LocationThika/nairobi, Kenya
    Typefull time
    Postedabout 7 hours ago

    The role

    Job Description

    You will support the Laboratory Director and Principal Investigators in the overall leadership, planning, coordination and day-to-day operation of the Clinical Research Centre Laboratory. You will oversee implementation and continuous improvement of the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS), ensure accurate and timely laboratory results, and manage quality, compliance, staffing, equipment, and specimen logistics in line with applicable standards and study protocols.

    What you need

    Requirements

    • Possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline. (Mandatory)
    • Master's degree in a relevant science or laboratory-related field. (Mandatory)
    • At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy clinical research laboratory. (Mandatory)
    • At least five (5) years’ experience in a management position. (Mandatory)
    • Experience working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory. (Mandatory)
    • Experience in carrying out laboratory testing for research and/or clinical trials. (Mandatory)
    • Experience in usage of Laboratory information Management systems (LIMS). (Mandatory)
    • Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects. (Mandatory)
    • Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP); Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection training are an added advantage.
    • Experience in laboratory audit processes. (Added Advantage)
    • Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical thinking, data interpretation and problem-solving skills. (Mandatory)
    • Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and develop laboratory staff, interns and students, and to manage competing operational priorities.
    • Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational and stakeholder-management skills.
    • Proficiency in standard office applications and the ability to analyse and trend laboratory quality-control and operational performance data.

    Next step

    How to Apply

    To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job". Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

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