Posted on : February 11, 2025 Application deadline : February 15, 2025
Medical Technologist (Laboratory) with Clinical and Diagnostic Services under the Office of Executive Director (Internal#22/2025)
icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a value-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
Clinical Biochemistry laboratory under the Clinical and Diagnostic Services, icddr,b delivers clinical diagnostics and research support to icddr,b internal stakeholders, researchers as well as outpatient clients. The laboratory processes and tests human samples for a versatile menu of routine and special biochemical tests in compliance with ISO 15189 and ISO 15190 standards and requirements. The position holder will operate in an automated environment using complex autoanalyzers integrated with LIS while adhering to the laboratoryโs set standards and SOPs.
Position Description:
The Medical Technologist (MT) reports to the Senior Manager of Clinical Bio-Chemistry and will be responsible for conducting quality laboratory testing and documentation within the guidelines of SOP/protocols and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in the following activities:
Independently operate automated and semi-automated analyzers, and perform daily maintenance, QC, and calibration. Perform specimen processing and testing following approved SOP and keep records. Review and interpret test results for quality. Prepare controls, calibrators, reagents, and chemicals and maintain a log. Perform routine maintenance and calibration, replace supplies and consumables, and perform minor troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; maintain legitimate records. Assist in preparation of equipment maintenance plan and implementation; identify equipment malfunction and timely notification of equipment status to supervisor and bio-medical engineer. Adhere and implement ISO 15189:2012 and ISO 15190 standards and guidelines in the workplace and routine operations. Validate and adopt new tests or methods. Adhere to biosafety procedures and practices and maintain a safe working environment, identify deviations, and notify immediately.Required qualifications and experience:
Diploma/BSc in Medical Lab Technology/BSc Hons in Biochemistry. At least 3 yearsโ relevant experience with recent experience of operating complex autoanalyzers especially automated chemistry and immunoassay analyzers, and ELISA. Candidates should understand the Laboratory Quality Management System; Prior experience of working in ISO15189 accredited labs will get preference; Candidates must have the ability to work in a team and work under pressure in a challenging environment.Location: Dhaka
Contract Type and Duration:
Number of Posts: 02
Salary & benefits:
Tk. 47,873/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances; Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.Notes of attention:
Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview; icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by February 15, 2025.