IPL Job vacancy announcement for two lab technicians for entomology laboratory (Deadline June 26th, 2026)

Institut Pasteur du Laos (IPL) is a Lao National Institution under the authority of the Ministry of Health. IPL has received a mandate to fulfil activities of public service: Research and diagnostics on (emerging) infectious diseases and vector-borne diseases / Training, Education and Capacity building / Technical assistance for investigation of epidemics. The entomology laboratory is currently involved in several research studies and needs to reinforce its team.

IPL is currently looking for two:

LAB TECHNICIANS FOR THE ENTOMOLOGY LABORATORY

RESPONSIBILITIES

– As laboratory technicians, under the supervision of the head of laboratory or his delegate, they will be involved mainly in field missions (missions’ preparation, collection of insect vectors, records of related data, etc.) and also in daily laboratory activities (execution of different laboratory techniques, morphological and molecular identification of insect vectors and detection of pathogens related to insect vectors);
– They will contribute to gathering field & laboratory data to prepare reports on the laboratory activities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications
Diploma degree or Bachelor’s degree (in medical science, medical technology, biology, or other domains related to equivalent)
Good level in English (written and oral) and Lao

Skills
Highly motivated to develop themselves in the field of insect vectors and vector-borne diseases, as well as to learn and to apply new technologies in the field of infectious diseases.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Hard working and a sense of organization
Good ability to work within a team
Strong ability to work in the field

Additional Requirements
Willingness to undertake frequent field missions throughout Laos.
Ability to work outside normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, when required by field activities, research projects, or emergency response operations.
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules and operational priorities.

Experiences
Previous working experience in a diagnostic or research laboratory will be appreciated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
These positions are to be filled as soon as possible.
Based in Vientiane capital with missions in provinces.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Possibility of training, career progression depending on candidate’s skills and motivation.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents & information by e-mail to the address:

1. CV
2. Letter of motivation
3. References

Application deadline: June 26^th, 2026

From the left, 1^st row: H.E. Mrs SivLeng Chhuor (Ambassador of France, Observer), H.E. Dr Bounkong Syhavong (Board Member), H.E. Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith (Minister of Health, Chairman), Dr Darouny Phonekeo (IPL’s Deputy Director). From the left, 2^nd row: Dr Manivanh Souphanthong (Board Member), Prof. Yves Buisson (Board Member), Mr Thomas Lammar (Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Observer), Mr Bob Paquin (Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Canada, Observer), Dr Philippe Buchy (IPL’s General Director).