Microbiology Laboratory Technician
- Career Category: Laboratory Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
To: All interested candidates
From: Human Recourses Department, Angkor Hospital for Children
Location: Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap
Report To: Laboratory Manager
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader and Microbiology Quality Lead, the Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine diagnostic microbiology procedures in compliance with ISO 15189 standards. The role requires maintaining the highest standards to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable test results. In addition, the Microbiology Laboratory Technician performs research methods as needed, adhering to the same high standards.
AHC has zero-tolerance to Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH).
- Perform routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory procedures according to internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform research microbiology procedures according to internal SOPs.
- Always work to the highest standard, in compliance with ISO 15189 standards for routine diagnostic procedures, and in a timely manner.
- Always work safely and in compliance with ISO 15190 safety standards.
- Prepare culture media and laboratory reagents and perform quality control testing.
- Perform data entry and maintain record keeping for patient and research data.
- Assist with maintenance of the laboratory including equipment and stock.
- Work on weekend and public holiday duty when scheduled.
- Participate in scheduled and self-learning activities.
- Other laboratory duties as directed by senior staff.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Bachelor's Degree
- Lab Tech Certificate / Degree from a recognised university.
- Previous work experience in a microbiology laboratory (preferred).
- Good written and spoken English and Khmer.
- Willing to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
- Enthusiastic and willing to work diligently with good attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to work in a multinational team environment.
- Self-motivated, honest and trustworthy.
- Molecular skills (desirable, but not essential).
