Laboratory Technical Assistant (JDHCM-0525-006)

JOB SUMMARY
This position will take an oversight responsibility for Laboratory housekeeping and work closely with laboratory housekeeping team to ensure the laboratory 6S standard are maintained. The job holder for this position will report to and work under close supervision of Lab Facility Coordinator. This position might require to work out of working hours, particularly at night, weekends and public holiday to support equipment team and facility team in troubleshooting.
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KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The job description of “Laboratory Technical Assistant” includes but not limited to the following activities;
Support Laboratory Equipment team:
· Support the Analytical Pipette Management.
· Replace compressed gas supply tank for Incubators.
· Autoclave recyle products and waste products on demand,
· Refill liquid nitrogen,
· Clean laboratory equipment on demand, for example, water bath, fume hood, workstation.
Support BSL2/ BSL3 facility maintenance:
· Support warehouse coordinator to reorganize heavy items in store as neceessary.
· Clean G4 filter for BSL3 laboratory every week
· Clean BSL3 operation area and gas supply area every month
· Check (and replace as necessary) laboratory chairs
· Monitor the Laboratory environment conditions including Lab room temperatures.
· Support in reorganization of the laboratories, moving instruments as necessary.
· Support deep clean the laboratory every 06 months
· Check (and replace as necessary) prefilter for water purification system every month
· Support to monitor the pest control in laboratory according to Estate plan.
Support freezer maintenance:
· Clean freezer warehouse every month
· Clean the gaskets of the freezers and rubbish under freezers every six months
· Clean and defrost freezer on demand
Support recycling product
· Organize back up space to keep reuse/recycle of ice pack and dry ice
· Autoclave waste bio- chemical hazard bin and clean for recycle
· Refill/replace hygiene product in laboratory: hand sanitizer, hand cleaning, hand drying tissue
· Collect and clean recycle boxes/ bottle in laboratory everyday
Support checking safety equipment
· Check supply for absorbant towel on each floor to ensure availability as needed
· Check eye wash and emergency shower everyday
Support housekeeping and waste management
· Work closely and function as a backup for house keeper team to ensure proper waste collection and disposal according to laboratory procedure
· Transport chemical/ hazardous waste to HTD collection area.
· Support to dispose products as requirement
· Support Laboratory Logistics Asssistant to maintain cleaness and 6S practice in reagent preparation room.
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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Previous experience working as a technician/maintenance officer
- Able to comprehend and read English materials, and capable of communicating in English.
- Diploma/ Vocational Certificate/ Professional Certificate in civil electricity/ refrigeration electricity/ construction.
- Strong awareness of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in a laboratory setting
- Attention to detail and able to perform physical demanding tasks such as moving heavy load items, working at height and limited space.
- Flexibility to work collaboratively with the equipment team, facility team, housekeeping team, and other laboratory staff.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Having background or able to learn and get training in following area: biosafety, chemical safety, electrical safety, first- aid, fire fighting, work at high, work at limited space, work with pressurize system (autoclave/ gas cylinder/ liquid nitrogen)
Previous experience working in a laboratory, technical, or facility maintenance role is an advantage
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BENEFITS
· Contracted salary ranges: : $ 1,147 – 1,262 gross per month
· Two months salary for annual bonus and clothes
· Optional insurance: In- patient and out- patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage
· Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days
· Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law.
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, application and copies of relevant certificates, either by email or by post to
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Laboratory of Clinical Science
764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
22 June 2025
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We thank all applicants for their interest but only short- listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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