Laboratory Scientist

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

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Job Description:

• Be responsible for laboratory testing of routine food and water samples, and samples collected in response to waterborne, foodborne and diarrhoeal outbreaks.
• Contribute to national AMR surveillance reference testing, including performing confirmatory testing, supporting biorepository management and coordinating external quality assessment programs for microbiology laboratories, under the direction of the Team Leader.
• Monitor the quality and flow of samples from clients and surveillance sites, and liaise with counterparts to rectify any issues with quality of samples as required.
• Ensure proper storage of samples at the Public Health Microbiology laboratory and support the shipment of samples to other reference laboratories as required.
• Manage and analyse microbiology data generated by the Public Health Microbiology laboratory and collected from other surveillance sites, including the preparation of national surveillance reports and datasets for submission to global surveillance systems.
• Support microbiology testing of samples collected for research activities and management of associated data, under the direction of the Team Leader.
• Identify, quantify, and map appropriate resources required for laboratory testing, actively participate in technical evaluation for laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables when required.
• Ensure client confidentiality and good customer service practice while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory policies.
• Assist with coordination of external quality assurance programs for microbiology laboratories across Papua New Guinea, under the direction of the Team Leader.
• Develop and maintain proactive and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate information as appropriate with relevant team members for optimal project management
• Participate in team activities and meetings demonstrate respect and consideration for individual experience and expertise.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute positively to a collaborative and respectful working environment aligned with the culture and values of CPHL and the Doherty Institute
• Compliance to WVI compliance training and reporting requirement and work ethics.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, with proven experience in public health laboratory and microbiology.
• At least two (2) years of working experience in a public health laboratory with two (2) years working at Biosafety Level 2 or above with experience in microbiology.
• Working knowledge of sterile laboratory techniques and sample handling
• Sound knowledge of a Laboratory Quality Management System or similar including workplace and safety standards and risk management in a laboratory environment.
• Computer literate with excellent command of Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite of programs/applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent skills in data analysis and similar statistical analysis packages
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail when analysing data and contributing to solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to manage resources during emergency situations such as disease outbreaks, pandemics, and natural disasters.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality and timely results and information.
• Ability to work as a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• The position might require traveling
• Be available to work weekends and on short notice.
• Physically fit with no underlying medical conditions.
• Speak and write good English

World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities

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