FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Laboratory Specialist in Shanghai, China.
Position Description:
Plans, conducts and reports assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections of clinical laboratories performing services to FHI 360 research and programs. Develop and implement initiatives to build laboratory capacity. Prepare and deliver laboratory trainings and training-related services to FHI 360 research program and to external agencies. Plan, design and implement External Quality Assessment Program for research sites in China. Procurement of supplies, instruments and consumables for studies as needed. Work in Chinese laboratory systems.
Working closely with the Associate Director, Laboratory Sciences, APRO study specific research staff and APRO service delivery staff and others, conduct laboratory assessment and capacity building initiatives to ensure and enhance the quality of laboratory services. Specially, the key responsibilities are:
- Responsible for all laboratory activities for China Research Network including budgeting, procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment, and conduct training on malaria microscopy.
- Work collaboratively with leaders of identified Chinese laboratories.
- Plan, conduct, and support laboratory assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections for clinical laboratories of the Chinese Research Network (CRN) and prepare reports and recommendations.
- In close collaboration with laboratory management lead the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive actions following laboratory assessments
- Provide technical assistance to laboratories and others as needed and requested as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement schemes.
- Preparation of training materials and deliver training to research program, CRN laboratory staffs and external agencies.
- Participate and coordinate the implementation of EQAS program for clinical laboratories for CRN.
- Develop TB lab testing systems in collaboration with CRN sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Contribution:
- Conduct assessment and prepare reports and recommendations for clinical laboratories of CRN.
- Develop plan for site laboratory capacity development in collaboration with Lab Director at sites and at FHI 360 and working with Laboratory specialists assigned to each site.
- Implement capacity development plan with sites of Chinese Research Network.
- Coordinate the implementation of clinical laboratory EQAS program for CRN laboratories including coordination, managing the flow of testing material and reports to ensure the testing and reports are delivered in time and summarize the site performance.
- Provide technical support on developing the quality system, SOPs and provide training to clinical laboratory staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, Expertise and Complexity
- Proven capacity and direct experience in clinical laboratory functions and services
- Proven and excellent clinical laboratory auditing skills
- Experience in TB laboratory research desired
- Excellent attention to details
- Resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to develop simple and efficient solution and recommendations
- Working knowledge of quality assurance including pertinent national and international regulation and guidance
- Expertise in quality system implementation
- Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy
- Good in both written and spoken English
- Ability to work on Chinese language.
- Direct experience developing and delivering training in scientific areas
Type and Nature of Contacts
Frequent interaction with others with in APRO, FHI 360 generally (LSD corporate, APRO regional and China country office staff) and external laboratory staff at all levels. These interactions are to be performed with tact, diplomacy and based on knowledge, facts and experience.
Supervisory and Nature of Contacts
Supervisory responsibilities: Supervise laboratory staff at FHI 360 China country office and provide technical assistance as needed.
Budget responsibilities: Assist Associate Director in managing and reporting on budgets associated with laboratory services provided as part of the project-specific agreement
Usual office working condition when in the China office base location. Ability to travel with in the Asia Pacific region for up to 10% of the time.
Minimum Requirements:
Master degree in biological or laboratory sciences within a clinical or diagnostic discipline or specialty. At least five years related work experience in laboratory quality assurance, quality control and audits or at least seven years in a senior laboratory
Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English preferred
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
