Ilri vacancy: research associate i (closing date: 20 august 2024)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate I to support laboratory activities including analysis of biological samples, development of laboratory reports, and guiding graduate fellows attached to the projects on laboratory analyses. This position is required for efficient management of laboratory activities for a subset of projects in the program

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory analyses of biological samples from projects assigned using various techniques ranging from pen-side screening tests to advanced molecular techniques, e.g., serological and molecular assays (ELISA, PCR, etc)
• Develop reports from data generated from field and laboratory activities
• Manage laboratory facilities and consumables and take the lead role in placing orders for various items required in the lab
• Support graduate fellows working under various projects while conducting their analyses in the laboratory
• Under supervision, contribute to the overall running of the project (including paperwork, procurement and management of stored samples, publications, reports)
• Provide technical support to the research staff
• Conduct data analysis and provide periodic (weekly) updates

Requirements

Academic and professional qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in laboratory science, biomedical science & technology, biological sciences, biotechnology, veterinary medicine or related field
• More than 3 years’ experience on the application of serological and molecular techniques for screening zoonotic pathogens
• Good experience on field surveys including outbreak investigations;
• Competence in data management and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through technical reports
• Strong organization and supervisory skills

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 11 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 through our portal ilri.simplicant.com on or before 20 August 2024. The position title and reference number REF: AHH/1533/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

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