Requirements
Education
Bachelor/Honors, Masters
Bachelors or Master in Biological Science or related field (e.g. Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Genetic Engineering, Microbiology)
Additional Requirements
Job Location: Dhaka based; field visit in rural sites (if needed)
Previous experience working or interning in a microbiology or Molecular Biology laboratory
Previous experience conducting molecular assays (microscopy or culturing, PCR)
Responsibilities & Context
RTM International is going to appoint a number of skilled professionals for the study titled “A Ring Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Intervention to Reduce Cholera in Hotspots in Bangladesh (Urban Model)”. The required qualification and experiences for the position is given below:
Job Responsibilities:
Reviewing the translations of all laboratory protocols and materials for accuracy, and rephrasing and translating new materials when needed
Attending a 14-day training on all laboratory protocols for analyzing and storing stool, blood, and water samples
Conducting laboratory analyses of bio-specimen and environmental samples according to protocol
Ensuring fecal samples are enriched in APW within 1 hour of sample collection.
Working closely with the Project Coordinator and evaluation research officers to coordinate delivery of all fecal and environmental samples to the laboratory for analysis within 4 hours of sample collection for household visits and within 1 hour of sample collection for health facility visits. Those samples outside of this window should be discarded. This event should be recorded and report to the Project Coordinator and Dr. Christine Marie George.
Conducting rapid dipstick testing requested on fecal samples
Preserving fecal and blood samples on Whatman papers and nutrient agar when indicated
Conducting bacteriological culturing on water and fecal samples
Conducting initial processing of blood samples, DNA extraction and PCR of water and fecal samples
Ensuring laboratory space is sterile and there is not any contamination at ALL times
Working closely with Dr. David Sack and Dr. Christine Marie George to refine laboratory protocols Checking all laboratory forms for completeness daily and following up with laboratory research officers on forms with incomplete or erroneous data.
Maintaining a detailed inventory on laboratory supplies and send an inventory report on a weekly basis to the Project Coordinator and Study Principal Investigator
Purchase laboratory supplies as needed when directed by the Project Coordinator or Principal Investigator
Must be willing to travel and work with Customs/Immigration for purchasing certain supplies
Developing laboratory safety protocols and waste removal protocols with the Dr. David Sack and Dr. Christine Marie George to ensure safety and waste removal is up to code with the laboratory building regulations
Tracking all bio specimen and environmental samples collected during the study period using a bar coding system
Entering all water, blood, and fecal samples collected into the laboratory receiving/tracking database
Conducting monthly refresher trainings of laboratory methodologies with laboratory research officers
Supervising all laboratory activities of the laboratory research officers.
Developing monthly calendars for laboratory research officers using morning and evening shifts
Monitoring and maintaining liquid nitrogen levels and report to the Project Coordinator when more is needed
Putting in service request for repairing for any malfunctioning laboratory equipment or for routine equipment maintenance
Ensuring there is always an adequate supply of DI water available for laboratory activities, maintaining an autoclave log
Submitting weekly reports to Principal Investigator Christine Marie George and Dr. David Sack and Project Coordinator
Assist in creating posters, manuscripts, and reports on laboratory aspects of the study
Assist in any other aspects of studies as directed by Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator
Assist in any future shipment of samples leaving Bangladesh. This may include but not limited to:
Organizing the samples clearly so the receiving team can find each sample easily
Conducting any analyses that may be required before shipment processing
Translating and transcribing of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions when needed. Everyone on the team needs to contribute to this task.
This position will sometimes include work early in the morning and late in the evenings and on Fridays and Saturdays, based on urgent project needs and deadlines that arise.
Overnight travel to remote field sites
Skills & Expertise
Microbiology
Compensation & Other Benefits
As an organization policy
Workplace
Work at office
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka
Read Before Apply
The incumbent will maintain and abide by the RTM International Code of Conduct in discharging any duties in the refugee camps (while interacting/treating/counseling the refugee population) and commit to abide by the PSEA core principles and other issues.
Attention:
RTM International has a Policy regarding Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), a Gender Policy, and a Child Protection Policy. The organization has a Policy of Zero Tolerance regarding this issue. Candidates having knowledge of PSEA will be preferred. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
### Application Instruction ###
Interested candidates are requested to apply to the Director (Administration), RTM International, 581, Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka. Electronic copy of the application, detailed curriculum vitae along with recent passport size photograph, contact number, e-mail address, copy of NID, academic all certificates are to be sent to E-mail: [email protected] on or before 22 May 2025.
Submit your CV as per RTM International’s CV format file ( https://rtm-international.org/478/ )
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Director (Administration)
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