Chemonics International Inc
BSL2 Laboratory Specialist
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Posted date 20th April, 2022 Last date to apply 1st May, 2022
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Consultancy
Type Consultant Position 1
Experience 5 years
Status Closed

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is provide support for strengthening of functions of BSL2 Laboratories.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of ED NIH, the incumbent will perform the following principal duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide active inputs for institutional structuring of BSL2 labs.
  • Create guidelines of BSL2 laboratory policy and strategy.
  • Develop BSL2 lab standard operating procedures for priority infectious diseases.
  • Technical inputs in optimization of BSL2 laboratories.
  • Compose policy and procedures of BSL2 laboratories as per industry’s best practices.
  • Provide inputs on ethical issues in R&D of BSL2 laboratories.
  • Provide inputs on compliance, audits, and regulatory issues of BSL2 laboratory.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

  • PhD in related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience
  • Hands on with molecular techniques like PCR ( multiplex, qPCR, RT- qPCR), Sequencing (3100 genetic analyzer/NG systems), genetic screening and counseling; mutational analysis; working knowledge of Bio-defense, DNA isolation, RNA extraction, Gene Targeting, reverse genomics, mapping techniques etc  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • luency in English required.

Period of Performance and LOE

The expected duration of the assignment is (02) two months with a total LOE (Level of Effort) of 40 days distributed as maximum 20 working days per month.

Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the Country Director GHSC-PSM

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