Laboratory Specialist (Vector Surveillance)

Overview

Supports laboratory diagnostic activities related to vector-borne diseases and contributes to enhancing laboratory diagnostic capacity, quality assurance, biosafety, and technical reporting.

Tasks Summary

• Support laboratory diagnostic activities related to vector-borne diseases.
• Perform routine and advanced laboratory tests.
• Assist in specimen reception, processing, storage, and documentation.
• Assist in validation and verification of laboratory methods and equipment.
• Support laboratory data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration tracking, and inventory monitoring of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Contribute to biosafety and infection prevention measures.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports and documentation.
• Support training activities and technical workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in a microbiology, molecular biology, or public health laboratory or in closely related laboratory environments. Demonstrated experience in molecular diagnostic techniques (e.g., PCR, RT-PCR). Experience handling infectious samples under biosafety protocols. Strong analytical and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated experience in public health laboratories and/or university-based research laboratories, including application of molecular diagnostic techniques and adherence to laboratory quality standards, is an asset. Previous experience with Ministry of Health laboratories or international organizations is highly desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field (such as Biology, and Genetics, Biotechnology).

Other Details

Languages Required: Turkish, Level: Native language, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 1,614 (paid in Turkish Lira) Private insurance: Health, dental, life, and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA) Entry allowance: USD 400 Exit allowance: USD 134 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network