Medical Biologist
- Career Category: Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
This position is open to both local and international candidates.
The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Medical Biologist for the Medical Biology Laboratory. The initial contract is offered for one year (renewable).
Position Overview
The Medical Biologist at the Medical Biology Laboratory perform diagnostic testing and quality assurance on clinical samples at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge. The role ensures accurate results and high-quality diagnostic services in compliance with ISO 15189 standards. The position contributes to laboratory performance, staff supervision, and the continuous development of medical biology activities in support of public health and IPC’s mission.
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: Khmer, English (very good level in English required), French is a plus
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Why Join IPC?
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering workplace. We promote transparency, non-discrimination, and professional development for all staff.
By joining IPC, you will:
- Work in an internationally collaborative and respectful environment
- Contribute meaningfully to public health and high-impact scientific research
- Access continuous learning opportunities tailored to your career path
- Be part of a team that actively supports gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Join an institution recognized for its integrity, innovation, and global scientific partnerships
- Carry out medical biology examinations for all patients referred to the Medical Biology Laboratory;
- Supervise medical biology procedures performed by staff.
- Monitor the proper functioning of analytical systems: up-to-date SOPs, IQC, EQC, quality indicators
- Provide support for the technical validation carried out by the technicians;
- Perform biological validation of the results based on clinical data and patient history;
- Interpret the results, sign reports, and communicate the test results to laboratory users as required.
- Provide advisory services to laboratory users.
- Ensure the implementation of the laboratory's quality management system and continual improvement in accordance with ISO 15189 requirements.
- Supports the Head of the MBL
- All activities required to perform medical biology examinations for patients referred to the MBL.
- Overseeing the laboratory operations and supervising technical staff.
- Maintaining and expanding its ISO 15189 accreditation scope (MBL is accredited by the French Accreditation Committee COFRAC since 2018).
- Developing laboratory activities, including extending opening hours, broadening the test catalog, and opening additional specimen collection sites.
- Strengthening communication with laboratory users through existing and new channels.
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben Bonus and End-of-Year Bonus.
- Legal Annual leave (18 days) plus an additional day every three years of seniority.
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent is required
- French is preferred
- At least of experience in medical laboratory practice for 5 years
- Pharmacist or Medical Doctor with DES or Master degree in Medical Biology
- Comprehensive knowledge of all medical biology disciplines: Microbiology, Hematology (cytology), Biochemistry, Immuno-serology, and Molecular Biology.
- Good communication, organizational skills, and teamwork.
- Supervisory and training capacity.
- Strong expertise in medical microbiology (Could be a plus)
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge and ability to contribute to research projects. Good knowledge of ISO 15189 quality management system and accreditation process (Could be a plus)
