Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The Laboratory Technician will provide technical and operational support to project staff and government counterparts, mainly on diagnosis, quality assurance and laboratory-related work, supporting FHI 360's malaria project in Cambodia. The role implements and monitors technical initiatives and planned activities, and contributes knowledge products such as reports and technical materials.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide technical direction and guidance to project staff, with an emphasis on laboratory system and network strengthening
- Support staff and partner capacity strengthening
- Monitor and maintain project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals and training materials; prepare technical reports
- Analyse project implementation to identify improvements in laboratory diagnosis, quality assurance (QA) and network/system performance, and propose technical strategies and guidelines
- Support research studies and field-level implementation
- Develop strategies and tools for laboratory-specific technical components, monitor deliverables and report progress
- Track technical project expenditures and budgets, support donor reports and coordinate procurement with suppliers
- Maintain quality standards and meet client/funder and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Science or a related field (the posting also lists a Master's degree in public health, medical laboratory or a related field)
- Typically 6+ years of relevant experience in data collection and technical assistance, preferably in malaria diagnostic and laboratory systems and networks
- Practical experience in malaria microscopy strongly preferred; experience with RDTs and/or molecular diagnostics is an advantage
- Experience with laboratory QA/QC systems, training, mentoring and supportive supervision, and with government or health-facility laboratories
- Fluent English and Khmer; proficiency in MS Office
- Project Management certification preferred
Reports to the Malaria Project Manager. Travel 10%-25%. Full time. Salary range USD 17,000 - 25,000 per year (national local hire).
Closing date: 2026-10-19
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 Workday career portal using the application link.
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Phnom-Penh-Cambodia/Laboratory-Technician_Requisition-2026201374/apply