Laboratory Technician

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is seeking a Laboratory Technician with a background in laboratory sciences including microbiology to support Vietnam’s public health laboratory system. The scope of work will primarily focus on supporting laboratory activities related to strengthening the capacity for the ADU at NIHE. In addition, the individual will provide support as needed surrounding SARS-CoV-2 response. The individual will have a strong understanding of the laboratory systems in Vietnam with relevant experience. The candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

The Laboratory Technician will support the laboratory systems strengthening work of APHL in meeting the Global Health Security Agenda goals. APHL, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) is supporting CDC Vietnam to strengthen the capacity of the Advance Diagnostic Unit (ADU) at the National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and laboratory experience in Vietnam. The candidate will serve as a full-time contracted employee to APHL through September 29, 2020, with a 12-month renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. APHL Headquarters is located in Silver Spring, Maryland and this is a field position located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Recruitment for the Laboratory Technician is now open. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application ONLY at the link: https://globalhealth-aphl.icims.com/jobs/1216/laboratory-technician-%28hanoi%2c-vietnam%29/job

APHL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. CV and letter of interest should be in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.