Laboratory and Diagnostic officer
Core
Provides hands-on technical implementation support for laboratory and diagnostic strategies, focusing on strengthening national laboratory systems, disease detection, and surveillance.
Role type
Mid-level technical implementation officer (laboratory diagnostics)
Builds
Strengthened laboratory networks, diagnostic capacity, and reporting systems for infectious disease detection
Domain
Global health security, infectious disease diagnostics, laboratory systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Molecular diagnostics, genomic sequencing, quality management systems, SOP development, biosafety/biosecurity standards, laboratory information management systems, data analysis, report writing
Preferred skills
USG-funded project experience, training and supervision of lab staff, work in NGO/government/private sectors
Technologies
PCR platforms, sequencing platforms, LIMS, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain project protocols, instruments, and training materials; support scale-up of molecular diagnostics and genomic sequencing tools; conduct diagnostic network and laboratory capacity assessments; integrate laboratory diagnostic data into national platforms; contribute to research initiatives to improve laboratory practices; prepare technical briefs, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC