Laboratory Technologist – Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Confidential • Kenya, Kenya • Posted July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of , which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act . The Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.


Laboratory Technologist – Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurate and timely performing of Study specific assays

  • Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival

  • Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result and prompt communication to the Study clinicians/coordinator

  • Ensuring maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the lab manager

  • Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP

  • Develop lab related SOP for the studies

  • Ensuring laboratory waste segregation and management

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