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Introduction
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.

The purpose of this post is to perform molecular methods to support the work of the Microbiology and Entomology laboratory teams.  This will involve performing, implementing and troubleshooting molecular methods for the detection of malaria in both human specimens and mosquito vectors.  Data analysis and document management will be part of the role.  The post holder will be expected to report regularly to the Microbiology and the Entomology Laboratory Managers. 

Job title: Laboratory Technician (Malaria Molecular)

Location: Mae Sot

Status: Full time

Post length: Fixed term – 1 year

Report to: Microbiology and Entomology Laboratory Managers

Staff under supervision: None

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Perform practical work including processing specimens, nucleic acid extraction and PCR.
• Maintain records, including filling out and signing forms/worksheets.
• Analyse and organise data.
• Create and review standard operating procedures.
• Review activities of the laboratory including quality control/assurance procedures.
• Report to the Microbiology and Entomology Laboratory Managers.
• Follow the rules of the laboratory including health and safety rules and ensure all other staff do the same.
• Gain a full understanding of the procedures performed and the theory behind them.
• Train other members of staff.
• Participate in departmental tutorials.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Molecular Biology, Entomology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology or related subject;

• Good spoken and written English;
• Good team player;
• Organisational skills;
• Microsoft office skills including Excel;
• Ability to work within a multinational team;
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a research or clinical laboratory;

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

Deadline for application: Sunday, 9^th September 2018

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