Job Detail

Job Description

• Follow good laboratory practices and assist in laboratory trainings.
• Perform laboratory procedures including preparation of chemicals/reagents/media according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Development of SOPs and improvement of existing SOPs, including independent literature research as required.
• Processing and storing of ex vivo samples as per study protocol and keep inventory up to date using excel or LIMS software.
• Immunoassays such as ELISA, neutralization assays, IFN-y ELISpot and FACS analysis.
• Growth and characterization of pathogen stocks (e.g. African swine fever virus) and determination of titers of these stocks (eg by TCID50, HAD50 or qPCR).
• Cell culture work following hygienic and sterile procedures.
• Molecular biology assays such as qPCR, conventional PCR, cloning, protein expression.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that laboratories and equipment are in good working order.
• Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or other relevant biosciences field.
• At least Five years’ relevant experience
• Have experience with design and implementation of animal experiments.
• Good theoretical background in immunology and molecular biology.
• Experience and knowledge in immunoassays, molecular biology, cell culture and FACS analysis.
• Good computer skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams.
• Understanding of good clinical practices (GCP) and good laboratory practices  (GLP).

Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above on or before 25 January 2023. The position title and reference number REF:001/2022 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.