Job offer: Microbiology Laboratory Technician (1 Position)

Angkor Hospital for children (AHC) is a non-profit organization providing medical care to children in Siem Reap. The Cambodia-Oxford Medical Research Unit (COMRU) is a medical research collaboration between Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) and the University of Oxford, UK. COMRU supports the diagnostic microbiology laboratory at AHC. The well-equipped ISO15189 accredited BSL-2 laboratory processes around 10,000 clinical bacteriology samples per annum. In addition to bacterial culture, the laboratory also has ELISA, real-time PCR, MALDI-TOF, and whole genome sequencing capabilities. The unit’s research interests include invasive bacterial infection epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance, pneumonia and pneumococcal disease (colonisation dynamics / vaccine effects / diagnostics), hospital-acquired infection epidemiology, and neonatal infections.

AHC is looking for a highly motivated Cambodian individual who can fulfill the currently vacant position below:

Report to : Laboratory Manager

Job Location : Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia

AHC has zero-tolerance to Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH).

Duties

• Perform routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory procedures according to internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Perform research microbiology procedures according to internal SOPs to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Prepare culture media and laboratory reagents and perform quality control testing.
• Perform data entry and maintain record keeping for patient and research data.
• Assist with maintenance of the laboratory including equipment and stock.
• Work on weekend and public holiday duty when scheduled.
• Other laboratory duties as directed by senior staff.

Requirements

• Lab Tech Certificate / Degree from a recognized university.
• Previous work experience in a microbiology laboratory is desirable but not essential.
• Good written and spoken English and Khmer.
• Willing to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
• Enthusiastic and willing to work diligently with good attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work in a team environment involving different departments and outside agencies.
• Self-motivated.
• Honest and trustworthy.