Assistant researcher I (Laboratory Technologist)

Job position: Assistant researcher I (Laboratory Technologist)Number of positions: Ten (10)        Locations: Five (5) different healthcare facilities in Addis Ababa             One (1) Adare Health Center, Hawassa, Sidama region            One (1) Jinela Health Center, Harar, Harari region            One (1) Gende Kore (Dr.Abel)Health Center, Dire Dawa             One (1) Debrebirhan Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara region            One (1) Chacha Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara regionReports To: Principal Investigator / Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases Research DirectorateAbout Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)The Armauer Hansen Research Institute was established in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children Organizations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. AHRI is a multidisciplinary research institute with a primary focus on communicable and non-communicable diseases, vaccine and pharmaceutical product development, diagnostic tools, and capacity building of researchers in Ethiopia. AHRI seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of assistant researcher under the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Directorate for the project titled “Impact of a Cryptosporidiosis Point-of-Care Test-and-Treat Strategy in Children with Diarrhea (CryptoT&T)”. The project is funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP3) and is implemented in collaboration with partners in Ethiopia, Norway, and Mozambique. The primary objective of the project is to assess the clinical effectiveness of Light-Emitting Diode-auramine-phenol (LED-AP) testing, combined with access to targeted drug treatment, in reducing the duration of cryptosporidiosis-associated diarrhea in children. In addition, the project will evaluate diagnostic accuracy, operational feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and test turnaround times under real-world conditions.Job SummaryThis role centers on laboratory support for a clinical study, with responsibilities including fluorescent microscopy for detecting Cryptosporidium in stool samples, accurate and timely sample processing, and maintaining detailed records in line with protocols. It involves preparing reports, collaborating with clinical staff to ensure proper sample handling and transport, and providing technical guidance to site teams. The position also requires adherence to safety and quality standards, assisting in quality control procedures, monitoring reagent availability, and managing study data entry in REDCap to ensure reliable results and smooth study operations.Duties and responsibilitiesPerform fluorescent microscopy for the detection of Cryptosporidium in stool samples collected from study sites as part of the project activitiesEnsure accurate, timely, and high-quality processing of stool samples in accordance with established laboratory protocolsMaintain comprehensive and accurate records of laborator...