Laboratory Specialist

NEW
REF 1675540
41 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time
General
Location: Abu Dhabi
Occupancy: full time
Description
The Laboratory Specialist (LS) will support laboratory capacity building activities for the USAID funded Infectious Diseases Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) program.

Responsibilities:

-Coordinate the Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) project activities in the country and with laboratory management lead in the USA.
-Support in implementing IDDS project activities in the country.
-Provides technical assistance, laboratory strengthening and quality assurance/quality control materials and programs.
Requirements
A minimum of a BSc in medical diagnostics, medical technology or an equivalent with a specialist in medical microbiology;
3 Years of experience in medical microbiology in a human clinical laboratory in developing countries with at least two years’ experience in a laboratory quality management role
Knowledge and experience in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases including specific hands-on laboratory experience.
Knowledge and experience with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards including against ISO 15189 and/or SLMTA/SLIPTA.
Familiarity with international biosafety regulations;
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Residence visa provided
Transportation
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50 - 200 employees