The Research Assistant will report to the Senior Scientist and will be responsible for performing laboratory tests; Managing data; Implementing project activities and Quality assurance with the objective of supporting the research studies within the guidelines of project-specific research procedures and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in–

• Perform routine laboratory experiments;
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment for their optimum operation and perform minor trouble-shooting;
• Perform laboratory tests based on the direction from the supervisor;
• Manuscripts writing and provides inputs to support scientific analysis;
• Analyze data for report writing and report results maintaining confidentiality.
• Storage and preservation of samples in appropriate condition according to the laboratory equipment maintenance standard;
• Check adherence to quality assurance processes from collection to reception by the laboratory in order to monitor adherence to quality guidelines in laboratory test processes and results.
• Processing, labelling and storage of the samples before analysis as per study requirement;
• Routine monitoring of inventory with the help of supporting staff in order to maintain the sample’s integrity.
• Carry out PCR (eg: qualitative and quantitative), anti-microbial resistance work, TAC assay, cell culture method, flow cytometry;
• Perform nucleic acid extraction from clinical specimens;
• Carry out real-time RT-PCR for detection of enteric infections;
• Detection of immune response against cholera, ETEC, Typhoid by multiplex bead array method and Luminex assay[
• Work together with senior colleagues in the Lab and assist them in performing different laboratory tests with study samples as per guidelines;

Required qualifications and experience:

• Masters in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry with good academic records.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience in infectious diseases area with publication(s) in peer-reviewed international journals.; Applicants with direct exposure to the clinical vaccine trials will get an additional advantage

Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka.

Number of Positions: 03

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 37,661/-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 test /interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by July 18, 2024.