Microbiologist

Job Description

Title: Microbiologist

Company Name: Enroute International Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 120860 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Consulting Firms,Manpower Recruitment

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology or

• MBBS from a recognized institution with clinical microbiology training; must be BMDC registered.

• MPhil/MSc in Microbiology is preferred.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Consulting Firms,Manpower Recruitment

• At least three (3) years’ professional experience in a microbiology laboratory, preferably in a clinical, or public health microbiology lab.

• Proven experience in: Microbial culture techniques (aerobic and anaerobic organisms); Gram staining, biochemical testing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).; Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment (e.g., incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, biosafety cabinets).

• Experience in supporting field-based outbreak investigations or surveillance programs is desirable.

• Competencies:

• Strong wet lab experience, including microbial culture, staining, and sensitivity testing.

• Experience with aseptic techniques, sterile handling, and use of biosafety cabinets.

• Knowledge of lab safety, waste management, and biohazard containment practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team management skills.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate with clinicians and reporting staff.

• Languages: Required: Bangla-Fluent. Advantageous - English – Moderate, Chittagonian dialect.

Job Responsibility:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the microbiology lab, ensuring adherence to internal protocols and national/international guidelines.

• Implement and monitor laboratory quality control and assurance procedures.

• Prepare and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for microbial culture, identification, and sensitivity testing.

• Supervise and mentor lab technologists in sample collection, processing, and result documentation.

• Perform microbial cultures (aerobic and anaerobic), Gram staining, biochemical tests, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

• Ensure accurate data entry, analysis, and reporting of laboratory findings.

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Conduct validations of new techniques and stay current with emerging laboratory methods and biosafety practices.

• Support surveillance and outbreak response activities as per need.

• Ensure waste disposal, biosafety, and chemical safety standards are met consistently.

• Prepare periodic lab performance reports and contribute to audits and assessments.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Monthly gross salary for this position is BDT 120,860.00.