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Research Officer with the Research Group of Diagnostics and Drug Resistance under the Centre for Food and Waterborne Diseases (Advertisement #09/13) - icddr,b - Dhaka, Bangladesh

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Research Officer with the  Research Group of Diagnostics and Drug Resistance under the Centre for Food and Waterborne Diseases. The appointment will be made on a Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) basis for 9 months, which may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

 
Duty Station – Dhaka
Salary – Tk. 33,386/-(consolidated) per month inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances. No other benefit is admissible. 

Job Profile
  • Perform independently different serological and molecular tests according to SOP;
  • Participate and assist in experiments of research support, analyses data on developing new assays/tests and evaluate rapid device;
  • Participate in ISO related activities of the Molecular & Serodiagnostic Lab;
  • Participate & assist lab supervisor in preparation of internal QC and systemic entry & data analysis of EQAS;
  • Maintain the laboratory equipment for their optimum operation and minor trouble shooting;
  • Manage reagent inventory, stock & non-stock requisition.
Requirements
  • M. Sc in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology with good academic record;
  • At least 3 years of working experience on Molecular and Serodiagnostic; However, length of experience may be relaxed up to 1 year in case of skilled candidate trained in icddr,b laboratories;
  • Should have adequate skills in laboratory management and training staff;
  • Shall have to keep records of tests results in systematic way;
  • Must have practical experience in using the bio safety procedures;
  • Maintain good relationship with peers, juniors and seniors;
  • Good verbal and written skills in English and Bengali are essential.
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: www.icddrb.org by January 15, 2013. Internal candidates must mention their identification number in the application.
Special information
icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the interview. All the tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.