Job Description
Job Title: Researcher II (Laboratory Manager)
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public health importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.
The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Research (MNTD) Division of AHRI has secured different grants on malaria that have qualitative study work packages. These studies will be implemented in different selected study sites throughout the country. Therefore, the MNTD Division is looking for self-driven, motivated, innovative, and energetic Researcher II (Laboratory Manager) who can coordinate the different malaria projects and perform tasks related to formative research.
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Description of Roles and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the study team and work closely with the project team members. The Researcher II is expected to perform the following tasks.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
A. Laboratory Management
Develop and implement laboratory strategic plans, annual work plans, weekly plans, and activity reports.
Monitor implementation of laboratory activities, identify operational gaps, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
Ensure effective utilization of laboratory resources, facilities, equipment, and personnel.
Promote a safe, efficient, and professional laboratory working environment.
B. Quality Management and Compliance
Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
Support laboratory accreditation and certification processes in collaboration with the team.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, laboratory standards, biosafety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
C. Research and Program Support
Coordinate laboratory activities with researchers, project teams, and internal and external collaborators.
Support the introduction, validation, and implementation of new laboratory technologies, methods, and procedures.
Monitor laboratory readiness and capacity to support research and programmatic activities.
Contribute to research planning, implementation, reporting, and dissemination of laboratory-related outputs.
E. SOP, Documentation, and Records Management
Ensure that laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed, reviewed, approved, updated, and effectively implemented.
Ensure proper document control, version management, and record retention.
Monitor compliance with approved SOPs and laboratory procedures.
Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Required: PhD. with Medical Biochemistry, in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field with at least 2 years of experience.
Publication points =>6
Applicants must attach their publication link along with their CV
Desired Experience and skill
Demonstrated experience in laboratory management, supervision, and coordination of laboratory activities.
Experience in quality management systems and laboratory accreditation is highly desirable.
Experience in research laboratory operations and implementation of laboratory technologies and methods.
Experience in staff training, mentorship, and capacity-building programs.
Experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing SOPs and laboratory documentation systems.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and internal or external research collaborators is an advantage.
Employment Details
Duty station: Addis Ababa
Number required: 1 (one)
Salary: ETB: As per the institution scale
Terms of employment: One-year contract period on a full-time employment basis with possibility of extension
How To Apply
Interested applicants who fulfil the above requirements should send the following through EthioJobs:
A CV/resume (not more than 4 pages)
A cover letter (not more than one page)
List of publications with an access link
A one-page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills, and competencies to facilitate the screening process
