Lab Assistant

Job Description

Title: Lab Assistant

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At least 1 year

Published: 2 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Diploma

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year working experience.
∎ Previously working with any local or International NGO.
∎ Practical skills.
∎ Written skills to produce reports.
∎ Computer skills to record and analyze information from tests and experiments.
∎ Teamwork skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ People who are familiars with local culture and local dialects will get preference.
∎ Diploma in Pathology Medical Laboratory / Diploma in Medical Technology Laboratory
∎ Certified in The State Medical Faculty of Bangladesh.
∎ At least 1 year working experience.
∎ Previously working with any local or International NGO.
∎ Practical skills.
∎ Written skills to produce reports.
∎ Computer skills to record and analyze information from tests and experiments.
∎ Teamwork skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ People who are familiars with local culture and local dialects will get preference.
∎ Specific Educational Qualification:
∎ Diploma in Pathology Medical Laboratory / Diploma in Medical Technology Laboratory
∎ Certified in The State Medical Faculty of Bangladesh.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Making up chemical solutions.
∎ Performing laboratory testing according to doctors’ advice.
∎ Sorting blood and tissue samples.
∎ Carefully removing chemical and biological waste.
∎ Labelling tubes and bottles.
∎ Looking after equipment stocks and ordering replacements when needed.
∎ Cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
∎ Identification and preparation of all samples.
∎ Ensuring that all procedures are documented and updated as required.
∎ Oversees specimen collection activities.
∎ Oversees specimen referral activities.
∎ Oversees laboratory requisition preparation for outpatients.
∎ Maintaining optimum temperature for lab reagents.
∎ Reports to work as scheduled.
∎ Reporting to supervisor.
∎ Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local communities, local government agencies and other implementing partners.
∎ Program Brief:
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
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∎ Purpose of this role:
∎ The Lab Assistant is a member of the IRC health team and will be responsible for the management and performing of lab services, making up chemical solutions, labeling specimens, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, contributing to the procurement plan, and sending time-to-time requisitions.
∎ Workstation: Kutupalong Registered Camp & Nayapara Registered Camp
∎ Supervisor: Senior Health Manager
∎ Contract Length: Till 31st December 2025 (with high possibility of extension)
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∎ Major Responsibilities:
∎ Making up chemical solutions.
∎ Performing laboratory testing according to doctors’ advice.
∎ Sorting blood and tissue samples.
∎ Carefully removing chemical and biological waste.
∎ Labelling tubes and bottles.
∎ Looking after equipment stocks and ordering replacements when needed.
∎ Cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
∎ Identification and preparation of all samples.
∎ Ensuring that all procedures are documented and updated as required.
∎ Oversees specimen collection activities.
∎ Oversees specimen referral activities.
∎ Oversees laboratory requisition preparation for outpatients.
∎ Maintaining optimum temperature for lab reagents.
∎ Reports to work as scheduled.
∎ Reporting to supervisor.
∎ Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local communities, local government agencies and other implementing partners.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries.
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

Standard of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

"Please note that any form of persuasion or undue influence will result in immediate disqualification from the selection process."

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Address::
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Application Deadline: 8 Jun 2025

Category: Pathologist/ Lab Assistant