Exciting Career Opportunity: Laboratory Sample Archivist
📍 Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU)
The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) is a leading research institution based at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) campus in Mwanza, Tanzania. As a collaborative initiative between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and NIMR, MITU is dedicated to improving public health by developing and evaluating interventions against HIV and other pressing health challenges.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our laboratory team as a Laboratory Sample Archivist. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to world-class research while ensuring the effective management, tracking, and organization of laboratory samples across various research projects.
Position: Laboratory Sample Archivist
📌 Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
📑 Employment Type: Full-Time
📊 Department: Laboratory Unit
📌 Reports To: Head of Laboratory
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Sample Management & Archiving: Oversee the day-to-day handling, storage, and organization of laboratory samples, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), and MITU’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
✔ Database & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of archived samples using laboratory data management systems.
✔ Sample Retrieval & Quality Control: Ensure timely retrieval of samples when required, while adhering to strict quality control protocols.
✔ Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all sample handling and archiving procedures meet international research standards.
✔ Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with laboratory teams, researchers, and external partners to streamline sample processing, documentation, and storage.
✔ Audit & Inspection Support: Assist in the preparation of sample documentation for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
✔ Shipment Coordination: Support the preparation and transfer of samples to external laboratories in line with project needs and regulations.
Qualifications & Experience:
📌 Essential:
🔹 Diploma in Laboratory Technology or a related field.
🔹 Strong understanding of sample handling, archiving procedures, and laboratory best practices.
🔹 Experience with database management and tracking systems for laboratory samples.
🔹 Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
🔹 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
🔹 Strong communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to travel when required.
🔹 Proficiency in laboratory data management systems.
📌 Desirable:
✅ Experience in clinical research sample management.
✅ Familiarity with laboratory tracking software and digital archiving tools.
✅ Training in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP).
✅ Professional registration with a relevant board.
✅ Interest in clinical and public health research.
Why Join MITU?
🌍 Be part of a globally recognized research institution.
📈 Career growth and training opportunities in an innovative environment.
🧪 Work alongside top researchers in clinical and public health research.
✅ Contribute to impactful projects that improve lives.
Application Process:
📩 Submit Your Application via Email: recruitment@mitu.or.tz
Application Guidelines:
📌 Required Documents (in a single PDF file):
- Cover Letter
- Updated CV (with at least three referees)
- Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
📌 Email Subject Line: Clearly indicate "Laboratory Sample Archivist"
📌 Application Deadline: 20th February 2025
📌 Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
🔹 If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Fraud Warning
MITU is an equal opportunity employer—we strongly encourage female candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply.
🚨 MITU does NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are ever asked for money in exchange for employment, please report it immediately.
Be part of groundbreaking research—apply today!
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