Key Responsibilities:

The Research Officer reporting to the Senior Research Investigator will be responsible for performing laboratory tests, managing data, implementing project activities assuring quality with the objective of supporting research studies within the guidelines of project-specific research procedures and organizational values and guidelines.

He/she will be responsible for-

• Perform Lab tests based on direction from supervisor;
• Enter laboratory tests data in work sheet; Error checking;
• Prepare report from the results and share with supervisor;
• Carry out tests using Automated Chemistry and Immuno Analyzers;
• Perform basic immunology related Lab assays e.g. ELISA, CLIA, Turbidimetry based assays, RT-PCR;
• Optimize or set-up new laboratory methods required for the studies;
• Check adherence to quality assurance processes from collection to reception by the laboratory;
• Perform different laboratory techniques such as HPLC, Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS);
• Train new team members and Lab technician on common Lab assignments (sample receipt, processing and storage following standard practice);
• Oversee tests done by new team members;
• Monitor and track consumption of resources.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Masters with B.Sc. Honors in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry from any reputed University
• 3 years relevant experience required. Candidates who have knowledge in operation of chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers, HPLC and Atomic absorption spectrometry to laboratory research will be given preference.

Location: Dhaka

Contract Type and duration:

• Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement; duration will be 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• 57,048/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written tests/interviews.
• The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by 9th August 2023.