Senior Laboratory Officer with Emerging & Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#66/2026)

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute committed to addressing key public health challenges through high-quality research and innovation.

The Programme for Emerging & Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Disease Division has prioritized key areas, including TB detection and diagnosis, enhanced detection of resistant and pediatric/adult TB, acknowledging drug resistance patterns, genotyping, and other initiatives utilizing new innovative laboratory-based technologies. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Senior Laboratory Officer will report to the PI/Scientist. The major areas of responsibilities include:

• Perform laboratory tests, verify results, maintain quality control, confidentiality, and accurate documentation following approved SOPs and ISO standards;
• Maintain equipment performance through calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and validation as per approved protocols and SOPs;
• Prepare, label, distribute, and monitor laboratory reagents, chemicals, and supplies while maintaining proper stock and documentation records;
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189/15190 standards, biosafety procedures, QMS documentation, EQA, proficiency testing, audits, and accreditation requirements.

 Required qualifications and experience:

• Masters in Microbiology/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology with an excellent academic record from any reputed University;
• At least 3 years of research experience in the field of microbiology and molecular biology such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, Culture, Microscopy, drug susceptibility testing etc.
• Candidates with experience in diagnostic, research or ISO 15189 accredited laboratory settings will be given preference.

Location: Dhaka.

Number of Position: 01

Contract Type and duration:

• Short-Term; duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & Benefits: 

• Monthly Tk. 83,548/- (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances. Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the written test/interview.
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by May 28, 2026.