Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU, www.aku.edu) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate all laboratory activities related to the Clinical Research Unit and support the Department of Haematology-Oncology in accomplishment of the following:

• Development of relevant laboratory SOPs, process flows, implementation plans
• Sample collection and processing
• Data management/Reporting
• Sample storage and archiving

• Develop, review, revise lab SOPs required for efficient lab management
• Prepare laboratory workflows for each clinical trial as required by protocol, lab manuals or related documents
• Ensure compliance of expected laboratory processes for all lab activities related to clinical trials
• Point person for the receipt, handling and inventory of all lab kits  

• Conduct blood collection using proper phlebotomy techniques 
• Collect bio-specimen from research participants and patients
• Conduct initial vital signs assessment of patients and research participants

• Perform coagulation screening for causes of bleeding disorders
• Conduct relevant sample processing as per study lab protocols
• As applicable, perform all pre-shipping processing as prescribed in the study lab manual

• Follow up with relevant laboratories on patient results as applicable
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of lab forms such as sample processing forms, sample tracking forms and shipment forms
• Ensure that all samples are stored in accordance with GCLP guidelines
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry on required lab reporting platforms

• Attend all required study trainings and meetings
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in continuous professional education
• Perform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time