Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Title: Laboratory Technician

Company Name: Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 18 to 58 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 68500 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year

• Diploma

• At least 1 year

• Age 18 to 58 years

Education: Essential  Laboratory Technician diploma /degree.

Experience: Minimum 1 year working experience essential.

Language: Mission language desirable and local language essential.

Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)·           

Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service.

Accountabilities

• According to medical prescription, preparing and performing clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:

• Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.

• Centrifuging blood and urine samples.

• Performing laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).

• Ensuring proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.

• Taking care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:

• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance  for  biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and  protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning

• Applying hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.

• Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.

• Supplying orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.

• Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.

• Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.

• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device. List item.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory investigations according to MSF protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure proper sample collection, labeling, handling, storage, and transportation.

• Maintain strict infection prevention and biosafety practices in the laboratory.

• Perform and document quality control and equipment maintenance procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to MSF humanitarian principles.

• Remain flexible for shift duties, emergency workload, and cross-departmental support.

• Salary according to MSF salary grid (Level 5) BDT 68500. Salary is not negotiable. Income tax deduction from salary will be applicable based on the current income tax rule.

• Two (2) annual leave days per month worked.

• Medical insurance for employees and direct dependents based on MSF Health Care Policy.