Overview:
The work under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT offices in Cairo, Egypt, or at other designated locations in special circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.
Summary:
The Clinical Infection Control Microbiologist will support the NAMRU-EURAFCENT’s Viral and Zoonotic Diseases Research Program (VZDRP) by leading laboratory-based biosurveillance and infection control activities across Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean, and West African countries. This role involves clinical and research diagnostics, data analysis, external quality assurance support, site training and monitoring, and laboratory program development in collaboration with regional health institutions and international partners.
The work under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT offices in Cairo, Egypt, or at other designated locations in special circumstances.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct and document laboratory testing (molecular, serological, virus isolation) for surveillance and research studies.
- Enter test data into databases, perform statistical analysis, and prepare scientific reports.
- Support and implement external quality assurance (EQA) programs across partner laboratories.
- Perform diagnostic testing on specimens from diverse projects and regions.
- Coordinate and conduct refresher and on-site training for surveillance procedures, equipment use, safety, biosafety, and specimen handling.
- Conduct follow-up site visits to assess laboratory performance and ensure surveillance protocol adherence.
- Review and report testing data regularly (weekly/monthly) to the Principal Investigator (PI) to evaluate study progress.
- Oversee procurement of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables, and manage inventory systems.
- Conduct scientific literature reviews and contribute to proposal development, research protocols, and reports.
- Design and monitor laboratory experiments, draft SOPs, analyze results, and advise on study modifications.
- Lead molecular epidemiology studies of viral pathogens, including genetic and antigenic characterization, DNA sequencing, epitope prediction, and phylogenetic analysis.
- Provide molecular biology and lab techniques training to NAMRU and external collaborators.
- Assist with laboratory setup and capacity building efforts at partner sites within and outside Egypt.
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Analytical and investigative skills.
- Training management skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of medicine and masters in microbiology.
- Minimum 7 years of experience and practice in clinical and public health microbiology and its subspecialties.
- 4 years of experience in healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in developing countries of the EM region.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Travel Requirements: Travel may include Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and the Middle East, depending on research requirements.
- Must be a US citizen.
Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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