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Job title: Laboratory Technician

Department: Laboratory/Malaria Lab

Supervisor:  Senior Research Assistant

Supervisee:  N/A

Work Area: Mae Ramat District, TAK Province, SMRU work area

Introduction
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 (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 Ramat, Phob Phra, Mae Sot, Um Phang and Tha Song Yang 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.

This combination of health care and research makes SMRU unique. The research agenda is driven by the questions we face in our clinical practice and whether clinical or laboratory based, our studies are designed to be of relevance to the population we serve

Tasks and Responsibilities

• To perform laboratory experiments with human malaria parasites including parasite culture and drug testing.
• To assist the Senior Research Assistant with sample management including sample sorting, storage and inventory.
• To assist Senior Research Assistant with data management including data collection, entry and curation.
• To assist the Senior Research Assistant with supplies and equipment management including stock inventory, procurement and maintenance.
• To report work activities, progress and issues to Senior Research Assistant and lab head.
• To keep up to date with scientific knowledge in the relevant fields including participating to trainings, tutorials and journal clubs.
• Other duties as directed by the Senior Research Assistant or lab head.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in Biology, Life Science or Medical Technology
• Fluency in Thai, Karen, Burmese and/or English
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work occasionally during night and weekend shifts
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a clinical or research laboratory
• A track record of contributions to scientific publications

How to apply:

Applications, CV or Resume must be sent to SMRU/HR Department, BHF/SMRU office Address: 78/1 Moo 5, Mae Ramat Sub-District, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, 63140 or email to smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com

Dead line for application: 9^th April 2025

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

SMRU has a zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles