Angkor Hospital for children (AHC) is a non-profit organization providing medical care to children in Siem Reap. The Cambodia-Oxford Medical Research Unit (COMRU) is a medical research collaboration between Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) and the University of Oxford, UK. COMRU supports the diagnostic microbiology laboratory at AHC. The well-equipped ISO15189 accredited BSL-2 laboratory processes around 10,000 clinical bacteriology samples per annum. In addition to bacterial culture, the laboratory also has ELISA, real-time PCR, MALDI-TOF, and whole genome sequencing capabilities. The unit’s research interests include invasive bacterial infection epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance, pneumonia and pneumococcal disease (colonisation dynamics / vaccine effects / diagnostics), hospital-acquired infection epidemiology, and neonatal infections.
AHC is looking for a highly motivated Cambodian individual who can fulfill the currently vacant position below:
Announcement Positions
Microbiology Laboratory Technician (1 Position)
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Category:
Laboratory Work
Type : Job Opportunity
Location:
Siemreap Province
Schedule: Full-time
Salary:
Negotiable
Report to : Laboratory Manager
Job Location : Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia
AHC has zero-tolerance to Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH).
Duties
Perform routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory procedures according to internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Perform research microbiology procedures according to internal SOPs to a high standard and in a timely manner.
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.
Other laboratory duties as directed by senior staff.
Requirements
Lab Tech Certificate / Degree from a recognized university.
Previous work experience in a microbiology laboratory is desirable but not essential.
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 team environment involving different departments and outside agencies.
Self-motivated.
Honest and trustworthy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to fill in an Application for Employment (available at HR Department or download from the link along with Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter and eligible Certificate of degree to: Angkor Hospital for Children, or via email provided in the contact details.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and submitted applications will not be returned.
