Laboratory Specialist

REF 1705275

01.01.2025 | Dubai | full time

Description: 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.
Conducts assessments and audits of clinical laboratories performing services to the project.

Requirements: A minimum of a BSc in medical diagnostics, medical technology or an equivalent with a specialist in medical microbiology;
6 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.