Laboratory Officer

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Description

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icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

The infectious disease division has prioritized key areas, including TB diagnosis, enhanced detection of resistant and pediatric TB, genotyping, integrated TB services, and other initiatives utilizing innovative laboratory-based technologies. 

The Laboratory Officer will report to the PI/Associate Scientist and will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing quality laboratory diagnostic services with the objective of conducting high-quality laboratory testing and documentation within the guidelines of SOP/protocols and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in the following activities:

• Perform laboratory tests and assays following approved SOP and keep legitimate records using approved forms and worksheets;
• Verify test results maintaining strict confidentiality to carry out laboratory services effectively;
• Verify equipment performance, generate data, and validate as per protocol, perform and document preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment as per SOP and validate calibration;
• Identify equipment malfunction and report for immediate action, perform minor troubleshooting where appropriate for the operator;
• Adhere to and implement yearly equipment maintenance plan;
• Keep legitimate records of equipment maintenance in order to maintain optimum functionality and smooth operation of the laboratory equipment;
• Prepare, label, and distribute in-house laboratory reagents and chemicals adhering to recommended and in-house established procedures and SOPs and document in legitimate records;
• Maintain inventory of stock/non-stock laboratory reagents and consumables;
• Monitor and track consumption of resources and provide timely feedback to the supervisor or concerned team member to raise requisition;
• Prepare requisition for stock and non-stock lab supplies and keep updated records;
• Implement and adhere to ISO 15189 standards and requirements;
• Identify and report deviation from standard practices during laboratory operations and carry out corrective actions;
• Maintain all appropriate logs and forms of QMS;
• Identify the need for development and/or revision of SOP; and when assigned, develop new SOPs or revise existing ones as per guidance of supervisor;
• Ensure safe disposal of specimens, reagents, and chemicals addressing appropriate hazard levels;
• Practice and monitor the practice of bio-safety procedures in the lab to maintain compliance with ISO 15189 and 15190 standards and requirements. 

Required qualifications and experience:

• MSc. in Biological Science with 3 years of experience in a diagnostic/research laboratory in the relevant field is required.

Source: https://career.icddrb.org/vacancy-preview/12017

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