Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician for National Institute of Public Health
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(This job application was closed on 02nd October 2025)
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Health/Medical, Laboratory Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | Many |
| Closing Date : | 02nd October 2025 |
| Salary : |
$700 - $900
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Master |
Job Description
The National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) of the Ministry of Health is seeking applications from highly motivated and qualified Cambodian nationals for the position below:
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- ACTIVITIES
- The molecular biology laboratory technician will be responsible for ensuring that the NIPH molecular and Virology laboratory completes all activities with which it is charged in a high-quality and timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, the following;
- Receive, label, and process AFI specimens from sentinel sites and health facilities.
- Ensure appropriate storage and transport of specimens (serum, plasma, whole blood, swabs).
- Maintain specimen tracking logs and ensure proper biorepository management.
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing for AFI pathogens (e.g., DENV, CHIK, ZIKA, West Nile, and JE IgM ELISA, PCR for viral and bacterial pathogens).
- Perform routine and laboratory testing for Notifiable disease surveillance (e.g, Avian Influenza, enterovirus 71, mpox, and COVID-19 by PCR method.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), biosafety, and quality assurance protocols.
- Conduct equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy of results.
- Record and analyze laboratory results in laboratory information systems or surveillance databases.
- Ensure timely reporting of laboratory-confirmed AFI cases to the national surveillance system and relevant partners.
- Contribute to weekly and monthly AFI and NDS surveillance summary reports.
- Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs (proficiency testing, validation, QC samples).
- Maintain high standards of laboratory biosafety and biosecurity.
- Provide technical input for development and revision of SOPs, job aids, and laboratory manuals.
- Support training and mentorship of health facility staff on specimen collection and referral.
- Collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists, and surveillance officers to strengthen integrated AFI and NDS surveillance.
- Participate in outbreak investigations and rapid response activities as required.
- PROCESS INDICATORS
- Number of tests done
- Number of contamination issues in test results
- Number of supervisions visit trips
- Number of changes made after feedback given following corrective action on sites or at the lab
- Proficiency testing for lab staff done every 6 months
- Quality of specimens received from sentinel sites
- Number and quality of active participation/interactions with other partners involved in AFI and NDS surveillance.
- Progress of curriculum development for ongoing training of technicians
- Staff recognition event through a posting on a board of the “Staff of the month”
- REPORT FORMAT
- The Contractor Staff are expected to submit a productivity report every 3 months to the NIPH chain of command and to CDC AI leads. The report will include:
- Highlight of activities and accomplishment
- Challenges overcome from last 3 months
- Work plan for the following 3 months with timeline and assignment of responsibilities among staff when applicable
Job Requirements
- Associate/bachelor's degree in medical laboratory, master's degree or other related fields is preferred.
- 2 years of working experience in a clinical or public health laboratory, particularly in serology (ELISA) and PCR methods.
- Knowledge of good practice laboratory.
- Experience in conducting laboratory research and article publication
- Experience in writing technical documents.
- Experience in analyzing laboratory data and reports.
- Experience in providing training to laboratory staff
- Good communication skills
- Willing to learn new skills and share knowledge with teammates
- Proficiency in speaking and writing in English
- Skill in Microsoft Office, internet, and data analysis
How to Apply?
All the interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply. The application can be done by sending a letter of interest and your current CV and Cover Letter (which includes personal information, education, and a list of research experience, and related publications if any) to Mr. San Sokponleu via email address provided in the contact details by the closing date given.
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Company Information (Opening jobs)
| Company : | National Institute of Public Health |
| Contact Name : | Mr. San Sokponleu |
| Email : | sansokponleu@niph.org.kh |
| Website : |
http://niph.org.kh |
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