Job title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Mae Ramat, Tak Province (SMRU Microbiology laboratory, KK-TB)
Status: Full time
Probation: SMRU can terminate employment at 3 months if performance inadequate
Report to: Head of Microbiology and Molecular Laboratories
Staff under supervision: N/A
Introduction
The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) is a field station of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, and is part of the Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit (MORU) supported by the Wellcome Trust, UK. The main objective of SMRU is to provide quality health care to the marginalised populations living on both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak province. This is achieved by the dual activities of research and humanitarian services, with an emphasis on maternal-child health and infectious diseases.
SMRU is based in Mae Ramat where the main laboratories are based and received samples from sites along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Job overview
The person selected for this job will be responsible for all activities related to simple diagnostic tests, operating in Microbiology both routine and research activities. On a daily basis, this person will be involved in performing a range of diagnostic tests. Techniques employed will include Microscopic examination, TB AFB-staining, and TB GeneXpert test, data analysis, reporting and authorising results. The successful applicant will also be responsible for all aspects of the assays used including stock control, quality control, SOPs, and other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Follow SOPs
- Follow laboratory rules including health and safety rules
- Communicate well with other staff members
- Received specimens
- Enter specimen details into laboratory databases
- Maintain records including completing and signing forms/worksheets
- Perform tests for diagnostic and/or research purposes
- Report diagnostic test results into laboratory databases
- Perform quality control checks
- Authorise results
- Analyse data
- Troubleshoot tests
- Follow-up equipment maintenance
- Develop/implement new tests
- Gain a full understanding of the procedure performed
- Contribute to departmental tutorials
- Refer samples to other laboratories for testing
Essential criteria
- A degree in medical technology, microbiology or related subjects or sufficient vocational training in one of these disciplines.
- Good spoken and written both Thai and English.
- Familiarity with clinical and/or research laboratories.
- The ability to work as part of the multinational team.
- The ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to present results to colleagues
- Computing skill.
- Willingness to live in the Thailand-Myanmar border
- Willingness to learn different techniques.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a research or clinical microbiology
- Languages: Burmese/Karen
How to apply
Applications must be sent to SMRU/HR Department 78/1 Moo 5 Mae Ramat,Mae Ramat, Tak 63140 or email to smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com
Dead line for application: 14th May 2023. Qualified candidates will be interviewed as soon as their application is received.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview process.
SMRU has a zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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