Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s), this position will assist in running the medical research laboratory of the IDSKKS – Menzies School of Health Research (MSHR) in Ranau district’s hospital. Details of the procedures and protocols for the studies will be provided. The incumbent will also be responsible assisting all laboratory operation of the Society, and assisting in coordination of laboratory activities conducted in conjunction with collaborators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Keep an asset log of all lab equipment and a stock inventory for lab consumables. Identify stock shortage, make and receive orders, and deliver to respective research sites.
• Perform or organise regular scheduled maintenance for all relevant lab equipment and routine laboratory upkeep, including communicating for service/repair problem solving.
• Perform tasks requested by collaborators, including (if deemed necessary) shipping arrangements, patient’s clinical data processing & related administrative tasks.
• Prepare and file all relevant documentation required during audits/ internal quality checks (Hospital/Organisational/External).
• Ensure lab safety adhered to always (according to GLP) on training and monitoring of PPE.
• Assist with the conduct and co-ordination of laboratory studies with collaborators and adherence to good laboratory practice.
• Any other task deemed necessary by immediate superior/s or study investigators.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum of Diploma in related field with minimum 2 years of working experience
• Having knowledge in Giemsa microscopy would be preferred
• Able to use computer with basic software knowledge and data entry processing with some analysis ability
• Able to work independently without supervision, a valid driving license
• Willing to stay for extended periods in district research sites if required
• Thorough, careful and with flexibility working hours
• Diligent and responsible in carrying out the task with comprehensive understanding of related research
• Mature and able to communicate at all people in any levels with ability to communicate in English is highly advantageous to the applicants’
• Good discipline and attendance punctuality is compulsory

Job Location : 

• Ranau, Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Note :

• Only shortlisted candidate will be notified and called for interview process.
• Application is consider unsuccessful if not received any feedback after 21 days from the advertisement date