Vacancy title:
Biobank Technician I

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 10 2026

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

University of Global Health Equity is a health sciences university in Rwanda. An initiative of Partners In Health, UGHE is a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution

About This Opportunity

The position of Biobank Technician I at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) located in Burera, Rwanda offers an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute their knowledge and experience in a dynamic working environment. The organization seeks individuals who are motivated, reliable, and capable of performing their duties effectively while maintaining professional standards.

Position Title: Biobank Technician I

Department/Unit: IGHER - Biobank Program

Reports To: Biobank Head

Location: Kigali with possible travel to research sites and sample collection locations

Position type: Two-year contract with possible extension

Position Summary

The Biobank Technician I – Sample Processing is tasked with supporting the collection, receipt, processing, aliquoting, labeling, storage preparation, and quality control of biological specimens collected from clinical trials, population-based research studies, and other biomedical research projects.The position ensures that all biological samples are handled, processed, and stored according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), biosafety requirements, and biobank quality standards.The Biobank Technician I works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, laboratory personnel, data management teams, and research partners to ensure specimen integrity, traceability, and compliance throughout the research lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, aliquot, store, retrieve, and produce biological specimens for shipment according to approved SOPs.
• Keep accurate sample identification, tracking, chain-of-custody, and inventory records.
• Perform routine quality checks, document deviations, and assist CAPA, audits, and continuous quality improvement.
• Operate and keep laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and pipettes.
• Keep biosafety, GCLP/GCP, confidentiality, and laboratory safety standards.
• Track laboratory supplies and report equipment or operational issues.
• Collaborate with clinical, laboratory, data management, and research teams to assist clinical trials and research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably involving human biological specimens in research, clinical trials, hospitals, or diagnostic laboratories.
• Skills: Knowledge of sample processing, biosafety, laboratory quality standards, documentation, and basic laboratory information systems; good computer skills.

Preferred Training: GCLP, GCP, biosafety, and research ethics certification/training.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should deliver: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, (3) examples of relevant teaching experience or course materials, where available, and (4) a personal statement describing their teaching approach and experience working with diverse student populations. Applicants may also include an example of relevant scholarly work. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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