Lab Technician

ORGANIZATION & RESEARCH BACKGROUND

Oxford University has two Clinical Research Units in Viet Nam: one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Hanoi (www.oucru.org)

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam (OUCRU-VN) has been working in Viet Nam for more than 20 years on infectious diseases studies and has a well-established research program, facility and partnership with the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases and a network of hospitals across Viet Nam and Asia to conduct a wide range of clinical studies including clinical trials of drugs .

The Unit’s main focus of work is in Dengue, Infections of the Central Nervous System, Respiratory Infections, Antibiotic Resistance, Influenza, HIV and Tuberculosis. 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This position is responsible for day to day activities in the clinical research laboratories of OUCRU at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.

The position should be held by someone who can work independently, should be pro-active and ensure the work is of high standard (Good Laboratory Practices).

LOCATION

OUCRU-VN office at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Bach Mai Hospital, 78 Giai Phong, Dong Da, Hanoi. Travel within Viet Nam or internationally will be required.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT

One year contract and extension based on annual performance appraisal and Research approval

PROBATION PERIOD

Two months.

REPORT TO

  • Heiman Wertheim, Director Hanoi Unit
  • Juliet Bryant, Laboratory Manager for Hanoi Unit

HOURS OF WORK

37,5 hours/week – Monday to Friday

BENEFIT

  • Contracted salary:  Negotiate (depending on actual experience and education)
  • Health insurance through AonCare: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage
  • 13th month salary (annual bonus)
  • One month salary for annual clothes
  • Annual leave 18 days/year (increased to 21 days in year three, 28 days in year four and 30 days from year five).
  • Vietnam Social & Health insurance, Sick leave, Personal leave, Maternity leave and National holidays will be based on Vietnam Labor Law

JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the current molecular diagnostic research activities in the following areas:

  • Specimen reception and specimen data entry into database (Freezerworks)
  • Set up, validate and implement novel molecular diagnostic tests as required
  • Prepare standard operating procedures for new assays according to OUCRU guidelines and template
  • Perform testing of external quality assessment panels
  • Support in quality assurance activities
  • Perform research activities relating to dengue studies, including serotype identification and E gene sequencing clinical specimens
  • Perform molecular diagnostic tests for other pathogens of respiratory and central nervous systems as needed 
  • Provide training, mentoring and guidance to new junior staff members
  • Well organized,  enthusiastic and committed
  • Experience with molecular techniques
  • Adequate level of English
  • Experience in microbiology, molecular biology or related areas
  • Experience in clinical diagnostics or molecular techniques welcomed

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Essential:

  • Well organized, careful, diligent, enthusiastic and committed
  • Experience with molecular techniques
  • Adequate level of English
  • Experience in microbiology, molecular biology or related areas
  • Experience in clinical diagnostics or molecular techniques welcomed

Desired:

  • Familiarity with computers, particularly MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and e-mail

Deadline for application

Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, application* and copies of relevant certificates, either by email or by post to

Bui Huyen Trang
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam
National Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Bach Mai Hospital
78 Giai phong, Dong da, Ha noi
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 30 September 2014.

* The cover letter should detail: What part of your education, training or employment history has best equipped you for this position?

  • Why you would make a good candidate for this position?
  • Names of two referees who can provide details of relevant experience

* Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview. Please no telephone contact after submitting the application

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
OUCRU-VN
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2014-09-30