icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
Childhood Shigellosis is one of the risk factors for malnutrition. Gradually antimicrobial resistance for conventional antibiotics are increasing for Shigella infection. The primary objective of the project is to find out efficacy of other antibiotic for childhood shigellosis.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Research Assistant reporting to the Principal Investigator will be responsible for conducting laboratory investigations and scientific research on relevant public health issues in the context of treatment of children suffering from infectious diseases and malnutrition; nutrition-infection interaction; support development of successful proposals related to malnutrition and infectious diseases; coordination of research activities and develop research protocols from research evidence within the strategy of the center and organizational values and guidelines.
The specific areas of responsibilities are detailed below:
Brainstorm new research ideas and develop research protocols with scientists;
Analyse protocol for feasibility of field implementation;
Provide scientific feedback on laboratory investigations to be performed in a study;
Review protocol and make appropriate suggestions in order to support creation of proposals,protocols and budgets with funding potential.
Perform laboratory tests and experiments following the protocol of the affiliated research project that includes: Sample processing, collection & preservation;
Assure appropriate bio-safety measures in the laboratory during testing in order to ensure proper project implementation;
Store samples from liquid nitrogen shipper for future research; Maintain temperature log for sample and investigator products as well as temperature log in transit through cool box in order to carry out Research Laboratory Diagnostics smoothly;
Write initial report, based on one's own analysis, experience and understanding of the work;
Prepare final report for submission to supervisor after discussing with all team members;
Read latest literature regarding tests and procedures;
Review and update quality assurance manual;
Train other staff on quality processes;
Participate in external quality assurance schemes
Required qualification and experience:
Masters in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology with;
Relevant experience of 3 years on similar works;
Previous experience of handling animal model, tissue processing, and preservation will have an added advantage.
