Location: Mirzapur, Tongi, Mirpur, Korail, Bangladesh
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 Immunobiology, Nutrition and Toxicology unit under the Nutrition Research Division conducts multiple research projects. Among the ongoing studies, the Shigella Conjugate Vaccine study evaluates the protective efficacy, immunogenicity and safety of S. Flexneri-S. Sonnei bivalent conjugate vaccine against diarrhea caused by Shigella infection in children aged 6 months to 5 years. The Field Attendant will report to the Field Research Officer/Supervisor and conduct field research activities in accordance with project protocols and organizational guidelines: 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; and collaborate with team members to ensure seamless field operations. Required qualifications: minimum HSC or equivalent; minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field; candidates with working experience in vaccine trials will be given preference. Number of positions: 30. Contract type: Contractual Services Agreement (CSA), duration 6 months with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance. Salary: Tk. 19,800/- per month (consolidated), inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances, plus festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b, and subsidized canteen; transport and daycare facilities subject to space availability. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. National vacancy, open only to Bangladeshi nationals.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by September 21, 2026.
https://career.icddrb.org/apply-for-job/32286/22389