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Ad title:
Laboratory Technician
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TMC Global Professional Services
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Published: 10 April
/ Deadline: 30 April
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TMC Global Professional Services (https://www.tmcgps.com) is looking for qualified Laboratory Technician for WRAIR project in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Place of work: National Center of Disease Control and Public Health; Tbilisi, Kakheti Highway #99
Laboratory Technician
Job Description: Serves as a Research Technician responsible for conducting laboratory tests in compliance with established approved procedures.
Requirements of this position:
** Experience with basic bacteriology methods, such as culture isolation, purification, and identification are required. Clinical microbiology experience is preferred.
** Additional experience with molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction and PCR is desirable.
** Bachelor`s or master`s degree in microbiology. Molecular biology, life sciences or related sciences from a college or university accredited by the US or their national authority with experience in either research or clinical laboratories is preferred.
** Demonstrated English Language Proficiency Level B1 English required, Level B2 preferred.
** Demonstrated proficiency to review manuscripts published in international journals, write standard operating procedure (SOP), take oral/written instructions, keep records, and discuss procedures, write reports and present data in English.
** Must master the knowledge and application of Army Regulations relating to safety, biosafety and biosecurity within three (3) months of beginning the job.
** Ability to take training and/or on-line courses to develop and test technical knowledge and skills.
** Ability to be a team worker and be supportive of others, when needed.
Roles and Responsibilities of this position:
** Serves as research laboratory technician responsible for performance of laboratory procedures and testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support ongoing research projects.
** Must have the ability and proficiency to use and manipulate data and information in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point or similar programs.
** Follows all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines in choice of technique, choice and use of personal protective equipment, use and handling of equipment/reagents/supplies and awareness of and protection against blood borne pathogens within the lab.
** Maintains detailed training in safe laboratory practices, lab-specific procedures and SOPs.
** Performs a variety of noncomplex and complex assays in the research laboratory. Performs automated and manual analyses. Verifies quantitative results exercising quality control procedures.
** Maintains proficiency in the proper use and upkeep of all laboratory equipment to include performing routine (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) maintenance and regular recording of temperature and other equipment readings as specified. Performs troubleshooting on a spectrum of general and specialized laboratory equipment.
** Maintains an accurate written laboratory notebook in the correct format that allows all laboratory work recorded to be understood by others and repeated by others if needed; communicates laboratory results to supervisor and other specified staff members.
** Uses a provided personal computer for data entry, data analysis, word processing and email communications.
** Ensures proper storage and disposition of reagents and supplies within the laboratories.
** Conducts hands-on training of resident and visiting technicians and scientists to facilitate the development of knowledge and technical proficiency of the local scientific community.
** Maintains adequate communications with the supervisor and specified scientists regarding laboratory testing results. Ensures quality and timeliness of test results by investigating problems involving specimen collection, results reporting and turn-around time.
** Responds to and reports critical laboratory situations and needs relevant personnel at WRAIR E-ME and other facility POCs in a timely manner. Provides timely and informed input to the supervisor and other key personnel in all matters concerning laboratory procedures.
** Assists with implementation of new study protocols, new instrumentation, new methodology and training as needed.
** Provides input as needed to implement and/or update general laboratory procedures, standard operating procedures and technical methods.
** Maintains confidentiality of all patient/subject Personally Identifiable Information (PII), results and other data, any potential and stated intellectual property, and all WRAIR E-ME project operations.
** Searches, reads and comprehends the international scientific literature in English.
** Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities of this position in the near term:
** Performs basic bacteriology tests in the laboratory using proper techniques.
** Receives and processes patient specimens including but not limited to stools, blood, urine, respiratory and wound swabs, or contaminated food/water for extraction, culture, microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility analyses.
** Extracts nucleic acids.
** Separates, aliquots and archives samples for proper long term frozen storage.
** Separates, aliquots and archives microbial cultures for proper long term frozen storage.
** Documents and maintain sample processing records and enters long term frozen storage samples into the database for timely retrieval by others.
** Prepares solutions and reagents for assays in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Please submit your CV and Cover letter no later than 30 April 2025 to following email: vacancy@tmcgps.ge.
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