Position: Field Research Assistant

Organization: IIPH

Location: Shillong

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Key Deliverables:

Functional requirements

• Collect and process samples and collect socio-economic data from community participants
• Will be responsible for maintaining safety and quality standards for samples collected and for all equipment used
• Responsible for proper labeling, storage, and maintenance of the samples collected
• Responsible for the transport of samples to the Institute
• To have close coordination with the field team and laboratory team at the Institute
• Involvement in field work as and when necessary
• Any other project or institution-related activities may be assigned from time to time by the principal investigator or immediate supervisor

Operational requirements

Preparation and processing of samples at study sites

Data/Documentation:

Maintain a detailed log of work and provide weekly reports.

Report Writing/Updates

Provide regular updates to immediate supervisor and assist in report writing if required

Qualification:

GNM/BSc Nursing/Diploma/Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology and allied fields

Language requirements:

Knowledge of the local language (Khasi) is required. Fluency in English is an asset.

Experience:

• Clinical/Field/laboratory experience is an asset.

Annual Salary (CTC) will be commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.