Laboratory Diagnostics & Genomics Specialist

Family Health International; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health International is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to provide hands-on technical support for STRIDES activities in the Philippines. The role focuses on strengthening laboratory systems, diagnostics, and data reporting in collaboration with the STRIDES HQ and local partners.

You will contribute to QA/QC, biosafety, and the adoption of new diagnostic technologies, while coordinating with government partners and project staff to meet program objectives and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Public Health, Microbiology or equivalent.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in infectious disease diagnostics or lab systems strengthening.
• Experience training and mentoring laboratory staff on molecular diagnostics, sequencing, QA/QC, biosafety/biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical implementation for laboratory systems strengthening including molecular diagnostics, AMR, and quality management.
• Monitor protocols, instruments, datasets, manuals, and training materials.
• Provide technical assistance to fulfill project objectives and develop technical briefs and reports.
• Support lab network strengthening activities, including specimen referral, QA/QC, and LIS training.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Genomic sequencing

QA/QC

Biosafety/biosecurity

Project management

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Public Health/Microbiology

5+ years relevant experience

Postgraduate degree an advantage

Tools

PCR platforms

Sequencing platforms

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Family Health International is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to provide hands-on technical support for STRIDES activities in the Philippines. The role focuses on strengthening laboratory systems, diagnostics, and data reporting in collaboration with the STRIDES HQ and local partners.

You will contribute to QA/QC, biosafety, and the adoption of new diagnostic technologies, while coordinating with government partners and project staff to meet program objectives and deliverables.