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Introduction

The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) is a field station of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, and is part of the Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit (MORU) supported by the Wellcome Trust, UK. The main objective of SMRU is to provide quality health care to the marginalized populations living on both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border in the Mae Sot area, Tak province. This is achieved by the dual activities of research and humanitarian services, with an emphasis on maternal-child health and infectious diseases.

SMRU is based in Mae Sot where the main laboratories are based and received samples from sites along the Thai-Myanmar border. 

Job title:             Laboratory Administrator

Location:            Mae Sot

Probation:          SMRU can terminate employment at 3 months if performance inadequate

Report to:           Head of Microbiology Laboratory

Responsibilities:

• Support the laboratory team for consumable and equipment ordering including:
  • Sourcing supplies (for new items);
  • Negotiating prices with suppliers (for new items);
  • Obtaining quotations from suppliers (for new items);
  • Facilitate communication between laboratory, procurement, finance and grants teams;
  • Troubleshooting/following up any orders.
• Support laboratory Data Manager with equipment managment when required, including:
  • Take responsibility for managing and getting broken equipment fixed;
  • Obtaining quotes for maintaining equipment and fixing equipment;
  • Organising maintenance and fixing of equipment;
  • Communication with logistics, procurement, finance and grants teams.
• Deal with general laboratory queries from clinical and administrative staff, including taking responsibility for the laboratory mobile phone (weekdays and weekends).
• Organise and process shipments between SMRU and other laboratories.
• Support import and export procedures, including maintaining certification.
• Communication with Thai Public Health for reference laboratory identifications and external quality control schemes.
• Laboraotry Safety Administor.  This includes:
  • Monthly Safety Equipment checks
  • Safety Committee minute taking
  • Providing adminstrative support to the Safety Committee
• Provide backup cover and support for Procurement for laboratory inventory and stock.
• Other duties as directed.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business studies, management, medical technology).
• Fluency in Thai and English (spoken and written).
• Computing skills – ability to work with Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Organisational skills – ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Able to work independently, but also able to interact well within a team environment.
• Effective communicator.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience of laboratory management (clinical or research-based).

How to apply:

Applications must be sent to SMRU/HR Department 68/30 Bantung Road, Mae Sot, Tak 63110 or email to smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com

Dead line for application: 10^th February 2022

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview process.