The Leprosy Mission Nepal (TLMN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Research Officer

Views: 3013|Published on: Nov 22, 2024

Research and Development

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Anandaban Hospital, Mycobacterial Reasearch Laboratories, Lele|

Experience: More than 2 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

The incumbent will work closely with the Head of MRL and the team to develop innovative ideas, and assist in the implementation, analysis, reporting, and publication of research projects. They will support the coordination of clinical research sampling and design, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory methodologies, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), across multidisciplinary projects.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

Perform various core experimental research activities including wet lab experiment, sample collection, sample processing, data collection and data management.
Assist in development, planning and management of research projects in coordination with the Head of MRL and the team.
Meet regularly with the Head of MRL and the Research Director to discuss research assignments.
Prepare and finalize MRL reports to be submitted internally or externally throughout the year.
Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
Attend camps or clinics for research projects and collect, record, process and analyze research samples.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate research activities.
Ethical management of human participants in research projects.
Review existing available laboratory SOPs and documents.
Revise or develop drafts SOPs for laboratory experiments.
Validate research experiments according to SOPs.
Perform quality control and quality assessment activities to maintain standards of experimental results.
Contribute to the development of relevant research articles (manuscripts and proposals).
Actively participate in various workshops and MRL training activities.
Enthusiastic for working in an interdisciplinary team and prepared to work in other research projects when necessary (technical support for abstract preparation and power point presentation)
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 
Perform routine maintenance of technical research labs and equipment
Prepare training materials, supervise students and TLMI guests visiting MRL
Be well versed in research methodology theoretical and practical – tool designing, data collection, report editing/writing
Able to work in a fast-paced setting and multitask.
Adhere to all MRL biohazard and waste management procedures
Any other job as assigned by the reporting line manager.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Graduate (Masters)

Required Experience:More than 2 years

Other Specification

Master’s Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology or relevant to the role from a reputed/recognized University.
2 years of experience in relevant field.
Significant knowledge of molecular biology and cell biology and/or immunology to carry out laboratory works
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Proficiency with data visualization programs, program management. 
Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports. 
Sound organizational and time management skills, including the ability to perform high-volume tasks to meet deadlines, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistency.  
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. 
Proficient in writing presentation skills; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali languages
Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Communication

Teamwork

Work Under Pressure

Research

Attention to Detail

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Nov 30, 2024

About the organization

The Leprosy Mission Nepal (TLMN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

M866+RV8, Hight Marg, Lalitpur 44700

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is a UK based international non-government organization active in 34 countries; started its work in Nepal from 1957 with establishment of Anandaban Hospital in Lele, the sourthern part of Lalitpur. However, from 2005 TLM Nepal has been working as independent NGO in partnership with TLM international and the Government of Nepal to provide specialist tertiary care and technical support for leprosy control programs. It also undertakes internationally recognized research into leprosy and implements disability inclusive community development programs through its own activities and strategic partnership.

Being one of the largest NGOs in the country working in the field of leprosy, TLM Nepal mainly focuses in working with and for people affected by leprosy. Its development interventions focuses in the areas of health, capacity building, education, sustainable livelihoods, community development, advocacy and research working towards equity and inclusion of people affected by leprosy and disability in the development process.

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