Senior Research Assistant, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

4 hours ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full time

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university, Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University is a unique/distinguish establishment which serves the clinical laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital with academic interest. This department is heavily engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate and technologist training programs. It provides professional training for higher degree in four major areas of Pathology (Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology). Currently, there are approximately 61 Faculty, including 3 part time, 2 visiting faculty members, and 41 Residents.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Senior Research Assistant, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. In the study titled: "Viral surveillance and pathogen discovery Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition Site in Pakistan". This study aims to serve as a surveillance system for emerging pathogens of pandemic potential. This is a platform investigate the role of different arboviruses as cause of febrile illness and investigate / identify novel pathogens (pathogen -X) Further, we will investigate the whole genome sequences of the identified viruses and develop virus gene bank for Pakistan.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of patient recruitment & data collection activitiescollaborate with study sites for patient recruitment and sample collection

perform appropriate rapid tests at the screening site

provide assistance in smooth implementation of filed work operations though teamsvisit different sites to ensure successful completion of data collection in their areas including quality control.liaise with admin regarding logistics for field/hospital workmonitor progress of research activities

responsible for timely submission of technical and financial report

Requirement:

You should have:

Masters or Bachelor in a relevant field, preferably in biological sciencesat least one year of relevant experience, preferably in the communitysettings/hospital or research facilityexcellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skillsproficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Word and Excelability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectivelyability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope with work pressureexcellent communication and report writing skillswillingness to work in a community setting and travel as per work requirements.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

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