The World Mosquito Program (operating as WMP Limited in Australia) is a not-for-profit,wholly-owned subsidiary of Monash University that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya. The World Mosquito Program uses naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia to reduce the ability of mosquitoes to transmit viruses that cause life-threatening disease. A growing body of evidence to support the efficacy of the method includes a randomized controlled trial in Indonesia that showed a 77% reduction in dengue incidence in areas treated with Wolbachia. Ongoing projects in Asia, the Pacific and the Americas continue to accumulate similar promising results.
Following years of laboratory research, independent risk analysis and successful field trials, WMP has undertaken deployments in 11 countries around the world and has widespread support from communities, governments and public health regulators. We are now undergoing rapid organisational change to position WMP to play a key role in scaling global access to Wolbachia and helping to protect the 4 billion people worldwide who live at risk of dengue. Multiple risk analyses conducted on the Wolbachia method have concluded that it is safe for people, animals and the environment. Releases of Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes receive regulatory approval from relevant government bodies in every country where they take place. We only release mosquitoes with community endorsement. WMP is funded by governments and philanthropies around the world. More information about the WMP can be obtained from www.worldmosquitoprogram.org.
In Indonesia, WMP works in Yogyakarta (Districts of Sleman and Bantul, and Yogya City) and Bali (Districts of Denpasar and Buleleng).
In conducting their work in Bali, WMP is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats in Asia Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assisting in research grant management and capacity building for local researchers. Through ALERTAsia we are seeking Laboratory Assistant.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to conduct and assist in all activities related to mosquito colony maintenance, mass rearing of mosquitoes for Wolbachia releases, laboratory preparation of Wolbachia eggs for release, and general insectary duties. Additionally, rearing assistants are required to ensure laboratory equipment and inventory are maintained to a high standard.
Key responsibilities
1. Conduct all tasks related to establishing and maintaining wildtype and Wolbachia-carrying Ae.Aegypti mosquito colonies.
2. Mass produce Wolbachia-carrying Ae.aegypti mosquito colonies and collect all eggs required for colony maintenance and mosquito releases. Staff will be expected to handle all mosquito life stages (eggs, aquatic stages, adults) under controlled insectary condition which adhere to WMP's rearing procedures.
3. Prepare and encapsulate mosquito eggs for releases.
4. Assemble equipment and prepare all required laboratory reagents (including human blood) for mosquito rearing activities.
5. Prepare and undertake all activities related to mosquito quality assurance and control testing.
6. Collect and record data and enter these into WMP established data storage systems (core data and google drive).
7. Process live or field-collected mosquitoes to identify Ae. aegypti using morphological keys and other mosquito identification tools.
8. Maintain records of insectary stock colonies, including history of lines to assist with mosquito rearing, bio-banking activities and shipping of mosquito eggs to release areas.
9. Keep abreast of developments, activities and protocols in the area of expertise through liaison with staff and peers and reading relevant literature.
10. Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies.
11. Manage equipment and consumable inventories and ensure the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
12. Other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.
Key selection criteria
Knowledge and skills:
1. Demonstrated experience in laboratory and/or entomology work. Experience with maintaining mosquito colonies is highly desirable.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. English language proficiency (written and verbal).
4. Ability to work effectively within a team.
5. Computer literacy and ability to quickly adapt to and learn new systems.
6. Proficiency in using smartphones and tablets.
7. Good organisational and time management skills, including the ability to perform
8. high volume tasks to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and consistency.
Key Competencies:
A Bachelor Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Diploma (DIII) in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Administrative:
1. This position is full time.
2. It is a requirement of the role that the incumbent will be working with, or have risk of exposure to blood feeding insects.
3. Staff will be working near or with human blood. It is a requirement of the position that the incumbent is willing to receive a Hepatitis B vaccination.
4. Out of hours work (including evenings, weekends and public holidays) may be required to accommodate periods of increased work and travel.
5. There may be peak periods of work during which the taking of leave may be restricted.
Duty Station:
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a 5 month's contract with possible extension, and remuneration package that includes compensation money, BPJS Kesehatan, and not to mention fully paid income tax and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JAMSOSTEK).
How to Apply
(Please make sure you submit complete requirements to the application)
Application requirements (Cover Letter, CV) should be sent via email to: hro@alertasia.org , with subject line: LA-WMP
Please submit your application no later than Sunday, 4 September 2022.
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