Lab Assistant

The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. 

OUCRU Nepal was founded in 2003, it started following a discussion between Prof. Jeremy Farrar from OUCRU-VN and Dr Buddha Basnyat (Consultant, Patan Hospital) about typhoid fever. Since 2003, the research collaboration has evolved and OUCRU Nepal has become a respected and integral part of the work. There has been considerable investment in upgrading the hospital laboratories and in training young Nepalese clinicians and scientists. The main research focus has been on the most common infectious diseases affecting patients in the surrounding areas of Lalitpur, with a major focus on enteric fever (Typhoid and Paratyphoid) and other causes of febrile illness including typhus, infections of the central nervous system and Hepatitis E

OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal.  All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care.

Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org

• Assist with Laboratory Procedures: Support senior technicians and scientists in carrying out tests, and analyses.
• Sample collection: Collect blood samples, nasal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, other specimens as specified by the study protocol.
• Sample Management: Transfer samples following safety protocols, handle, and store samples according to protocols to maintain their integrity.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with the upkeep and cleaning of laboratory equipment to ensure it remains in good working condition.
• Data Collection: Gather necessary information and record it clearly and legibly.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and ensure a clean and organized workspace.

Essential:

• At least one year of experience in laboratory work, with hands-on experience in laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• TSLC in Medical Lab Technology
• NHPC registration certificate
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Desired:

• Experience with sheep blood collection.