Laboratory Technicians (Serological Assay and PCR) within the Malaria Unit
Deadline: April 4th, 2025
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 250 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 22 nationalities and includes 5 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.
The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge is recruiting two full time Laboratory Technicians within the Malaria Research Unit.
Position Overview:
The Laboratory Technician will play a key role for performing essential laboratory tests in supporting the Malaria Research Unit at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC).
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: English or French
- Position: Full-time.
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable).
- Start Date: Available to start in May 2025
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
- Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben Bonus.
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years.
- Multicultural environment with staff from 22 nationalities.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Main responsibilities:
The main responsibility of the laboratory technician is to perform the tasks as below.
- Operating the serological assays
- Operating the molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR-based assays)
- Application of Standard Operating Procedures developed and used in the unit
- Application of waste disposal process
- Participating in stock management of the lab materials and reagents
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Fresh graduated is accepted; Students who are completing their studies in 2024 also can apply.
- Bachelor degree in the field of biotechnology or molecular biology and/ or other relevant degree
- Familiar with good laboratory practices
- Good team work, communication, rigorous and autonomous
- Willing to learn
- Basic data management and computer knowledge
The complete application includes a cover letter – with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy – all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge #5, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh or by email to: [email protected] phone number: 092 777 665.