The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Research Interns
Key responsibilities
- Data entry into laboratory information management system
- Sample reception and archiving
- Recruitment and enrolment of study participants
- Maintaining detailed documentation of study and laboratory activities
- Generating reports and summaries
- Laboratory testing for pathogen identification
- Genome sequencing technologies
- Basic data analysis
- Administering informed consent, questionnaires and case report forms
- Maintaining Quality Management Systems
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in any Biomedical Sciences from a recognized Institution
- Should possess excellent communication skills
- Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and a self-starter
- Should be a person of integrity
- Should possess strong analytical skills
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Should be fluent in English and Swahili, both spoken and written
Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
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