icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to address key public health challenges through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b, as a values-based organization, encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.
The Experimental Medicine Platform (EMP-II) Project evaluates targeted interventions to improve maternal gut health, aiming to enhance birth outcomes and offspring health. Interventions include evidence-based, culturally acceptable food additives and probiotics.
Position description and Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Research Officer, the Field Attendant supports field implementation of EMP-II and research operations. Core responsibilities include:
* Conduct field site visits and strictly adhere to the study schedule;
* Collect, process, and transport biological specimens while ensuring sample integrity and chain of custody;
* Guide participants through home visits, sample collection, and protocol-compliant medication administration;
* Manage and safely transport field supplies, materials, and liquid nitrogen tanks;
* Document and report field irregularities or protocol issues to the supervisor;
* Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless field operations.
Required qualifications and experience:
* Minimum HSC or equivalent;
* Minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field;
* Previous experience in working on maternal gut health improvement in Matlab will be preferred.
Duty Station: Matlab. Number of Positions: 11. Contract Type and duration: Contractual Services Agreement basis (CSA); duration will be 3 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.
Salary & benefits: Tk. 19,800/- per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances; festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen; transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability. This is a national position, open only to Bangladeshi nationals.
Closing date: 2026-08-20
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using the icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by August 20, 2026. Apply online: https://career.icddrb.org/apply-for-job/32268/22372. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview. The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.