PGC Opportunities

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Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Senior Medical Laboratory Technology Aide | SG 8

Job Description

The laboratory technician is responsible for assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment; specifically in ensuring the proper operation and function of sensitive laboratory equipment and following up on preventive maintenance schedules. They are also expected to compile and report relevant monitoring data for the purposes of quality control and/or service improvement. Lastly, the laboratory technician is responsible for maintaining stock of necessary reagents. They should also have some knowledge or skills in cell culture reagent preparation.

S/he is expected to:

Inventory and Stock (25%)

  • Monitor and tabulate inventory and stock
  • Report low stock for procurement
  • Assist in ordering and procurement of stock
  • Storage and maintenance of inventory and stock to specifications

Equipment and Servicing (20%)

  • General troubleshooting for laboratory equipment
  • Monitor and document events related to equipment function and/or malfunction (including temperature monitoring)
  • Ensure maintenance service follow-up for equipment (including preventive maintenance service follow-up and communication with suppliers)

Cell culture (20%)

  • Assist in preparation of materials needed for cell culture, including autoclaving of materials prior to experiments
  • Perform basic cell passage and expansion
  • Prepare basic reagents for cell culture and maintain stock for use in freezers

Pollution Control (20%)

  • Assist laboratory aide in tabulation of waste for recording and disposal
  • Maintain proper segregation of wastes based on MSDS and biohazard status of reagents/materials used in the lab
  • Provide assistance in containment and control in the event of a spill

Reagent preparation and stock (10%)

  • Prepare reagent mixtures for experiments
  • Ensure stock of reagents and order when necessary
  • Ensure compliance of storage for monitored reagents
  • Maintain material safety data sheet (MSDS) documentation for reagents in the laboratory

Others (5%)

  • Other related duties/tasks as required or assigned
  • May perform research-related activities under supervision of the Laboratory manager

CSC Minimum Qualifications

Education – BS Degree in Medical Technology or related discipline; relevant to the job
Experience – 1 year of relevant experience
Training – Four (4) Hours relevant training in a laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

  • Has experience handling laboratory equipment and preparing reagents and stock
  • Capable of executing experimental methodologies and modifying them as needed
  • Experience in validation studies is a plus
  • Experience performing cell cultures is a plus
SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION, CV, and/or QUESTIONS TO clinicalgenomicslaboratory@up.edu.ph and hr@pgc.up.edu.ph  
with Subject: PGC CGL [indicate position] Application
Encoder | SG 6

Job Description

The encoder is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day processing of PhilHealth claims related to PGC COVID-19 testing. The encoder shall also assist the PGC administrative staff in reporting and completing relevant documentation related to PhilHealth claims filing.

S/he is expected to:

  • Encode PhilHealth claims of PGC for reimbursement
  • Receive and organize return claims for re-encoding into the system and processing
  • Coordinate with PGC Administrative staff to facilitate the recollection and reimbursement of Philhealth claims
  • Other administrative tasks as needed related to PhilHealth reimbursement

Qualifications

Education: College Graduate
Training: Previous experience with primary health care or public health is a plus
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in primary health or public health preferred
Competency: Independence and Diligence, Organizational Commitment, Integrity, Quality, Service Focus, Teamwork, Stewardship of Resources, Attention to Communication, Self- Development and Learning, Computer Literacy

Other Qualifications

  • Should be fully vaccinated prior to deployment in the field
  • Ability to work confidently and successfully under minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of various software applications, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and other relevant computer programs and software;
  • Exceptional writing, organization, analysis, and research abilities, effective communication skills

SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION, CV, and/or QUESTIONS TO clinicalgenomicslaboratory@up.edu.ph and hr@pgc.up.edu.ph  

with Subject: PGC CGL [indicate position] Application
Administrative Services
Senior Legal Assistant (Legal Consultant)

Responsibilities

  • Allow key administrators of the assigned unit to make strategic decisions by offering legal expertise to mitigate any legal issues and maintain compliance with relevant laws
  • Draft and recommend policies, programs, and protocols to manage the legal and compliance risks of the assigned unit
  • Guide the University in effecting policy changes in the assigned unit that may impact other units of the University
  • Encourage and work with internal stakeholders to propose and approve policy modifications that address legal concerns
  • Legal advice on operational and transactional matters
  • Research and evaluate different risk factors about legal exposures in transactional and operational matters
  • Provide the assigned unit administration with information or updates on laws and issuances that require compliance by the assigned unit
  • Prepare legal communications on behalf of the assigned unit
  • Draft/review agreements, contracts, and other legal documents entered into by the University, through the assigned unit, to ensure the University’s legal compliance and protect the University’s rights and interests
  • Review external and internal communications of the assigned unit to ensure that information is conveyed in a legally-compliant manner
  • Represent the assigned unit in internal and external activities requiring legal representation (e.g., consultations, workshops, conferences, etc.)
  • Manage a range of legal disputes involving a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Review complaints involving acts of misconduct or disciplinary offenses by employees in the assigned unit and provide legal guidance on handling the investigative and disciplinary processes;
  • Identify disputes that are appropriate for mediation and recommend referral to alternative dispute settlement
  • Identify critical disputes that have a high potential for litigation and determine the necessity for referral to external counsel in preparation for possible lawsuits
  • Coordinate, whenever necessary, with the assigned units on legal matters
  • Create and put into place a case/legal intervention management system to record the assigned unit’s legal requirements and guarantee that the unit’s requests for legal assistance are promptly met
  • Communicate delicate, contentious, and intricate legal messages to internal stakeholders on behalf of the given unit’s key administrators, and arrange for the assigned unit to exchange information on these topics
  • Act as the Data Protection Officer of the assigned unit

Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Eligibility: RA 1080

SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION, CV, and/or QUESTIONS TO hr@pgc.up.edu.ph with Subject: PGC Admin [indicate position] Application

Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Facility
Senior Research Analyst

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the incumbent will implement and manage proteomics and metabolomics services and operations within the facility.

Responsibilities

Lead operations of Proteomics and Metabolomics services (30 %)

  • Serve as head of the OMICS Committee (both proteomics and metabolomics)
  • Supervise proteomics and metabolomics services by organizing run schedules and assigning services to omics analysts.
  • Assume responsibility for the regular calibration, maintenance and repairs of LC-MS equipment.
  • Provide support to Client and PPMF projects for their proteomics and metabolomics analysis

Oversee Service Delivery and Client Relations (30 %)

  • Manage client relations for omics services, ensuring their needs are met and
    providing quality service
  • Oversee the client services and service reports furnished by the facility.

Training, Method Development, and SOP Management (25 %)

  • Conduct internal and external training for mass spectrometry
  • Develop SOPs for mass spectrometry services and activities especially those necessary for PPMF services and research projects

Other services (15%)

  • Contribute in the writing of proposals, manuscripts, and manuals for the PPMF
  • Perform other tasks required by the Laboratory Manager and the PPMF Facility
    Director

CSC Minimum Qualifications

Education: MS Degree relevant to the job
Experience: At least 3 years experience relevant to the job
Training: Relevant training in LC-MS

Other Qualifications

  • Able to do method development and optimization
  • Has co-written research project proposals
  • Can present lectures and journal seminars
  • Can oversee facility services (proteins, omics, or both)
  • Able to manage and mentor junior staff or interns of the facility
  • Self-motivated, able to make decisions on their own
  • Can recommend and suggest improvements within the facility
  • Focused, driven, can initiate policies within the team with the consultation of the facility director
  • Good communication skills, able to clearly set expectations, ask for deliverables, and give constructive feedback
  • Good at conflict resolution

SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION, CV, and/or QUESTIONS TO ppmfacility@pgc.up.edu.ph and hr@pgc.up.edu.ph with Subject: PGC PPMF [indicate position] Application

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