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. Established 60 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.
Senior Laboratory Officer
Dhaka
Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged
icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior Laboratory Officer with LSSD Special Activities under the Laboratory Sciences and Services Division. The appointment will be made on a Fixed-Term basis for 1 year which is renewable depending on the performance and availability of funds.
Position Description:
Media Facility is responsible for preparing microbiological culture media, Sterilization, decontamination of hazardous laboratory wastes and preservation of bacterial stock culture. This section provides prepared bacterial culture media to various research projects and clinical laboratories at Dhaka and Matlab to maintain ISO 17025 guideline and media are used for the growth and biochemical tests required for various research activities as well as isolation and identification of microorganisms.
The Senior Laboratory Officer will report to the Manager, Media Facility and will be responsible for plan, organize, prepare, perform and supply different qualitative laboratory media with the objective of conducting high-quality research and services within the guidelines of SOP to maintain all documents related to ISO 17025 guideline and inventory/protocols, organizational values and guidelines. The specific areas of responsibilities are detailed below:
Duties and responsibilities:
Oversee Media Preparation and QC Activities:
Coordination and Follow-up Activities:
Maintain liaison with Supply Chain Management to receive required Chemicals, Reagents, Equipment’s, Lab wares, etc. in time and monitor proper consumption of these items for preparing different media as per requirement; Follow-up with HR for HR issues of Media Unit and Finance for budget clearance and time recovery of supplied media in different labs and out-side stakeholders in order to proper functioning of Lab activities.Routine Laboratory Activities
Prepare different media; Deliver the prepared media to requisitioning laboratories; Ensure cost recovery of the delivered media in order to ease routine laboratory activities. Monitoring of Autoclave machine and efficacy test of Autoclaving procedure. Check and record autoclave tape control of each cycle of sterilization in order to maintain quality of media as per guidelines. Train team members to manage Biohazard waste; maintain cleanliness following bio-safety procedures and quality aspects as per ISO standard as well as laboratory waste disposal activities in order to increase efficiency of employees. Perform and conduct Lyophilization procedure and maintain culture bank.Quality Assurance, Bio-Safety and Bio-Security:
Adhere to quality and bio-safety procedures and practices; Train newly hired junior staff on quality and bio-safety procedures in order to protect personnel from risks within the laboratory as well as maintain quality of service delivered to stakeholders to comply with standards procedure and guidelines.Maintenance of Equipment and Inventory Records:
Contact Biomedical Engineers, Maintenance Staff of FM and Service Engineers of the Suppliers in need for repairing, installation and routine services of equipment; Keeps proper records of different stock, non-stock lab items, chemicals and reagents received and their consumptions in order to maintain proper inventory management of lab equipment’s.People Management:
Routine monitoring and co-ordination of staffs working in laboratory, train junior staffs, students and trainees on bio-safety and QMS test procedures; SOPs and equipment operations and to develop their skills and competency. Take part in laboratory supervision in weekends and off hours in order to ensure continuous improvement of laboratory personnel. Develop a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members.Required experience and qualifications
Education:
Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience in relevant fieldCompetencies:
Core
innovation
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction; Demonstrated leadership ability and team management; Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts;Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Fluency in English and proficiency in Bangla.Delivery
Excellent organization skills; Ability to get things done while exercising good judgment; Possesses a drive for excellence;Technical/Functional
Knowledge Management
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.
Number of Position: 01
Salary: Annual Tk. 824,820/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.
Benefits/facilities: 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by May 26, 2022. Internal candidates must mention their Identification Number in the application and their performance appraisal of last 3 years will be evaluated.
Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for interview.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
This vacancy is archived.