Laboratory Technician

Take your laboratory skills beyond the traditional healthcare setting with an international assignment on Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. You'll support patient care, medical screening, and occupational health services where accurate testing and reliable laboratory operations are essential.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

As a Laboratory Technician, you will collect or process specimens when authorized, perform or coordinate approved basic tests, and report results to the clinicians responsible for patient decisions. The role supports medical, occupational, and readiness screening within the limits of the on-island laboratory. You will help maintain equipment and supplies while following defined quality, safety, and documentation procedures.

Laboratory work supports both patient evaluation and directed medical or occupational screening. You will follow written procedures and quality controls, maintain assigned competency records, and help ensure equipment faults or questionable conditions are recognized and addressed. Where testing is coordinated rather than performed on site, accurate labeling, handling, and timely reporting remain essential parts of the process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Assignment Details: This position requires relocation to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, for the duration of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, label, collect when authorized, and process specimens for approved laboratory testing and clinical screening.
• Perform or coordinate basic tests within authorized scope, report results to clinical personnel, and document findings in approved forms and the electronic health record.
• Complete user-level maintenance, equipment serviceability and calibration checks, and promptly elevate faults or quality concerns.
• Follow laboratory procedures, quality controls, infection-prevention protocols, bloodborne-pathogen safeguards, and proper medical waste handling.
• Monitor consumables and supply availability, communicate replenishment needs, and support clinical screening with other healthcare professionals.
• Escalate patient safety concerns and suspend affected activities when required; participate in applicable training and emergency exercises.

You will contribute careful technical work and reliable reporting to a multidisciplinary clinic that depends on timely, accurate laboratory support.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or equivalent.
• Meet applicable qualification, personnel approval, and credentialing requirements, including current licensure, certification, and privileging where required for assigned duties. Credentials issued by recognized authorities in the candidate's country or jurisdiction of qualification are subject to review and acceptance.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to relocate to Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia for the duration of the assignment and meet applicable site access and personnel approval requirements.
• Availability for established clinic hours, assigned on-call arrangements and emergency response requirements; ability to read, write, and speak English for effective communication.
• Ability to work seated or standing for prolonged periods, with bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs as required.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field, or an equivalent qualification, awarded in any country or jurisdiction.
• Experience providing healthcare in international, island-based, or operational healthcare environments.

Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.International SOS Government Medical Servicescomplies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.