Work in the Field
Laboratory Scientists/Technicians
Laboratory scientists and technicians are the lifeblood of MSF's work with infectious diseases. Whether you are managing a laboratory to test for tuberculosis, introducing quality control to an HIV laboratory, or testing people for sleeping sickness in an outdoor mobile clinic, your expertise is invaluable to MSF's work.
Requirements
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Must meet general requirements
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Minimum commitment of 9 to 12 months
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Must have one of the following credentials:
- Degree or diploma in laboratory technology
- Degree in microbiology with applied medical parasitology,
bacteriology, and immunology
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Experience with sample-taking (blood, stool, sputum)
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Knowledge of laboratory testing quality-control methods
Assets
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Knowledge of epidemiology
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Familiarity with tropical and/or infectious diseases (especially HIV/AIDS, TB)
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Experience using laboratory software packages and carrying out surveys
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Work in a hospital setting
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Medical degree
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