Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Nepal (OUCRU-NP)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Microbiologist

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Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 5 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Purpose of the job position:

Microbiologists are responsible for undertaking laboratory analysis and monitoring of microbial cultures, samples and new drugs using specialist computer software and a range of identification methods and clinical trials.

Responsibilities of the post holder

Responsible for daily management of microbiology laboratory (at specified work site) including specimen reception, handling, laboratory testing and reporting following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Responsible for applying good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) guidelines.
Responsible for molecular testing of clinical specimen and bacterial isolates.
Support laboratory manager (both of work sites and OUCRUNP) for setting up of quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
Manage and upgrade bio repository system at OUCRUNP laboratory.
Responsible for development of SOPs, and study specific laboratory manuals.
Archiving laboratory documents and records at specified work site and OUCRUNP according to OUCRU document and record control guidelines.
Manage and update inventory of consumables as well as inventories of laboratory equipment.
Initiate and support laboratory management at specified work site and OUCRUNP by developing instrument preventive maintenance contracts. Facilitate procurement officer of OUCRUNP in annual maintenance contract follow up.
Ensuring and monitoring smooth operation of cold chain system.
Assist in laboratory induction training of OUCRUNP laboratory staff.
Liaise with clinical trial unit (CTU) of OUCRUNP for setting up a study.
Responsible for addressing queries by CTU study monitoring visits, preparing reports and dissemination of such reports within the laboratory team.
Liaise with data management team of OUCRUNP regularly.

Other

Comply with the general code of conduct.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Graduate (Masters)

Required Experience:More than or equal to 5 years

Other Specification

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

Master’s degree in Microbiology with more than five years of experience of working in a clinical laboratory.
Experience of working in an ISO accredited laboratory and research laboratory.
Experience of being involved in a randomized controlled trial.
Experience of working in pharmacy with ability to manage pharmaceutical products and prescriptions.
Having GCP and GCLP certificates preferred.

Knowledge

Familiarity with GCP, GCLP guidelines and ISO accreditation.
Good organizational skills
Fluency in verbal and written communication in both English and Nepali
Willing to work on a flexible schedule.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Supervisory and management experience.
Attention to detail.
Should have excellent computer skills, especially in MS Word and Excel, internet and email.

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Management

Communication

Negotiation

Flexibility

Analytical

Strategic Thinking

Organizational

MS Office Suite

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

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About the organization

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Nepal (OUCRU-NP)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Jhamsikhel Road 03, Ward no.3, Lalitpur

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Nepal (OUCRU-NP), is a not for profit organization (NPO) with its head office located in Lalitpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal. The mission of OUCRU-NP is to build a strong mass of young Nepalese clinicians and scientists who can help build the scientific and clinical future of Nepal. The main research focus of OUCRU-NP has been on the common infectious diseases within Nepal including but not limited to: enteric fever (Typhoid and Paratyphoid); scrub and murine typhus as well as other causes of febrile illness; antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infections of the central nervous system and Hepatitis E. OUCRU-NP plans to expand its research work to emerging pathogens with a flexibility to be able to address the public health priorities in Nepal in the future.

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