Lab Assistant (for APP)

Job Description

Title: Lab Assistant (for APP)

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: --

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At least 1 year

Published: 20 Apr 2025

Education:
∎ Diploma in Pathology

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ At least 1 year’s working experience
∎ Previously working with any local or International NGO.
∎ Strong technical and analytical skills.
∎ Attention to detail and accuracy in lab procedures.
∎ Good documentation and reporting skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
∎ Strong teamwork and communication skills.
∎ People who is familiars with local culture and local dialects will get preference.
∎ Diploma in Pathology Medical Laboratory / Diploma in Laboratory Technology
∎ Medical degree in laboratory medicine
∎ At least 1 year’s working experience
∎ Previously working with any local or International NGO.
∎ Strong technical and analytical skills.
∎ Attention to detail and accuracy in lab procedures.
∎ Good documentation and reporting skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
∎ Strong teamwork and communication skills.
∎ People who is familiars with local culture and local dialects will get preference.
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∎ Specific Educational Qualification
∎ Diploma in Pathology Medical Laboratory / Diploma in Laboratory Technology
∎ Professional degree / Certification:
∎ Medical degree in laboratory medicine
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Perform laboratory tests as per physicians’ requests and immigration medical examination guidelines.
∎ Collect, label, and store blood, urine, and other specimens following strict identity verification procedures.
∎ Ensure the proper handling, processing, and transportation of specimens to accredited laboratories.
∎ Maintain proper records of laboratory tests and report findings accurately in eMedical or other reporting systems.
∎ Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated, well-maintained, and functional.
∎ Adhere to infection control and laboratory safety guidelines, ensuring a clean and sterile working environment.
∎ Properly dispose of hazardous and biological waste in compliance with regulations.
∎ Maintain optimum temperature and storage conditions for lab reagents and samples.
∎ Accurately document all laboratory findings and test results.
∎ Ensure all procedures and laboratory standards are followed and updated as per guidelines.
∎ Support the quality assurance process through participation in internal and external audits.
∎ Assist in procurement planning for laboratory supplies and ensure timely requisition of materials.
∎ Program Brief
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
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∎ Purpose of the Role
∎ The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing laboratory tests and procedures in support of Immigration Medical Examinations (IME) and Departure Health Checks (DHC). This role includes specimen collection, testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with international health and safety guidelines.
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∎ Work Station: Camp 11
∎ Line Manager: Senior Health Manager
∎ Contract Duration: Till 31st August 2025 (with high possibility of extension)
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∎ Highlights of Key Responsibilities
∎ 1. Laboratory Testing & Sample Handling:
∎ Perform laboratory tests as per physicians’ requests and immigration medical examination guidelines.
∎ Collect, label, and store blood, urine, and other specimens following strict identity verification procedures.
∎ Ensure the proper handling, processing, and transportation of specimens to accredited laboratories.
∎ Maintain proper records of laboratory tests and report findings accurately in eMedical or other reporting systems.
∎ 2. Equipment Maintenance & Safety Compliance:
∎ Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated, well-maintained, and functional.
∎ Adhere to infection control and laboratory safety guidelines, ensuring a clean and sterile working environment.
∎ Properly dispose of hazardous and biological waste in compliance with regulations.
∎ Maintain optimum temperature and storage conditions for lab reagents and samples.
∎ 3. Documentation & Quality Assurance:
∎ Accurately document all laboratory findings and test results.
∎ Ensure all procedures and laboratory standards are followed and updated as per guidelines.
∎ Support the quality assurance process through participation in internal and external audits.
∎ Assist in procurement planning for laboratory supplies and ensure timely requisition of materials.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

Standard of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Address::
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Application Deadline: 26 Apr 2025

Category: Pathologist/ Lab Assistant