KEMRI Need Research Scientist – CGHR Kisumu

Research Scientist – CGHR Kisumu

•  Advertised Date: 09/22/25
•  Closing Date: 10/12/25 5:00:00 PM
•  Applications: 2

Job Tite/Designation

Research Scientist – CGHR Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

• Head the laboratory quality management unit
• Ensure the processes needed for QMS are established, implemented and maintained
• Promote awareness of users’ needs and requirements throughout the laboratory and HIV research branch
• Ensure compliance and conformance with requirements for applicable regulatory entities (e.g. ISO 15189, KENAS, GCLP/HSP)
• Perform periodic laboratory internal audits and ensure departments perform timely follow up of audit findings
• Prepare and present QMS and/or other related information to the stakeholders
• Provide oversight and documentation of all laboratory trainings and competency assessments
• Perform external audit and inspection preparations
• Ensure procedure manuals and policies are written, updated and approved in a timely manner
• Identify and address complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Schedule and organize management review meetings in consultation with the laboratory director
• Prepare quarterly quality management system reports
• Mentor, advise and provide technical support to fellow scientists, graduate students and interns
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

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