Laboratory Specialist

REF 1725039

30.01.2025 | Sharjah | full time

Description: Technical 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;
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; Employment visa provided; Transport provided; Medical insurance provided