Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Entomology Laboratory Technician (1).
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Entomology Laboratory technician for the LLIN Bio Efficacy Study. The successful candidate will be based at the Medical Entomology Insectary at Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL), Butabika.

Job description
• Preparation of LLINs in accordance to WHO protocols for Bio-efficacy testing and chemical analysis
• Conducting LLIN cone assays on different net types for assessment of Bio-efficacy using established protocols
• Recording, data entry, reporting and presentation of outputs
• Mosquito colony rearing and maintenance of susceptible and resistant mosquito colony lines.
• Characterization of resistant colonies Insectary maintenance.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and internationally acceptable quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Adherence to strict Professional code of conduct and Research Ethics
• Sample storage, data recording and archiving of technical reports Dissemination of findings

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical lab technology
2. Diploma in Medical entomology and parasitology
At least a year of experience in entomology related activities

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
This advert can be found on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html  Please note that applications can only be submitted using the link that is available on the website
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All applications must be submitted on or before 5:00pm, Friday 21st January 2022
• Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
• Only online applications will be accepted and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further

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