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Laboratory Specialist (Medical Research Scientist)

with U.S. Embassy

BTDC-ID: 39199
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Laboratory Specialist (Medical Research Scientist)

Announcement Description

We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:

Announcement Positions

Laboratory Specialist (Medical Research Scientist)

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Government
  • Languages: English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Laboratory Work, Health/Medical, Research / Development
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

U.S. Mission: Cambodia

Announcement Number: Phnom Penh-2026-010

Series/Grade: LE – 0525/10

Salary: (USD) $ 29,561 per annum (starting salary)

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Open-to: All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Duties: The incumbent of this position will serve as a technical, hands-on Laboratory Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) research laboratory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia led by the NIH Section Head (Science Attaché). The incumbent contributes by: 1) developing laboratory and analytical workflows for use at the NIH/NIAID research laboratory including design, execution, optimization, revision, and training, 2) providing technical oversight in laboratory research with an emphasis on quality assurance and biosafety and security, 3) managing logistical operations for the NIH/NIAID research laboratory including storage and inventory of research specimens and procurement, inventory, and maintenance of scientific materials and equipment in good working condition, 4) collecting and analyzing research data and preparing reports in the form of study progress reports and scientific communications, and 5) providing laboratory expertise to local partners in the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, and other organizations in accordance with NIH/NIAID research agreements and data sharing policies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

 

How to Apply

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet the criteria on the “OPEN TO” in a vacancy announcement will receive consideration. Further information please click here. (Definition)

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To view Vacancy Announcement in full, please follow this link to the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website

How to Apply:

You are required to submit a complete online application with all required supporting documents by the deadline of each vacancy. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicants are not eligible and qualified.

All Applicants must apply using internet interface. You must be logged into your ERA account to apply. If you are a first-time user and applying for the positions at U.S. Embassy in Cambodia for the first time, you need to create an ERA account. To create your ERA account, please follow the steps below:

  • Visit the ERA link
  • Click on the Position that you would like to apply for
  • Click on “Apply to This Vacancy”
  • Click on “Create an Account” on the right-hand side of ERA Login page
  • Fill out the Account Creation form
  • Click Next
  • Click Done

After you complete these steps, you will be redirected to the log-in page. Use your log-in e-mail and password you created to log-in to the ERA page. After you log-in, you will see your Dashboard Page (Welcome Dashboard) then click on ‘Return to Job Search’ and click on the position title that you want to apply for. Complete application process and submit your application.

Please follow the submission guidelines and instructions carefully.

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Human Resources Office if you have additional questions regarding applying through ERA.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • # 1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnum, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Human Resources Office
 
Email