Job Description
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
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to
recruit a Research Associate III to perform molecular and immunoassays, such as
ELISA, Immunoblots, ELIspot, neutralization assays, FACS analysis, cell
sorting, qPCR, conventional PCR, and antibody screening by means of an antibody
phage display library.
Responsibilities
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Process samples from livestock
animals for antibody or cellular ex vivo analysis
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Perform immunoassays such as ELISA,
avidity assays, immunoblots, neutralization assays, B-cell ELIspot and FACS
analysis
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Perform cell sorting in regular basis
and RNA isolation. Perform other molecular biology techniques
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Independently search literature to
improve protocols, and develop own SOPs.
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Keep the sample and reagents database
up to date using excel files and LabCollector.
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Coordinate with other departments to
ensure that laboratories and equipment are in good working order
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Follow good laboratory practices and
assist in laboratory trainings
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Conduct other research activities as
directed by the team
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science or relevant field, a Master’s
degree is advantageous
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At least 3 years lab experience
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Good theoretical background in
immunology and molecular biology
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Experience and knowledge in
immunoassays and FACS analysis.
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Experience working with LIMS software
will be an added advantage
Job Level
This position is at job level HG 12 and open to Kenyan nationals
only. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter
and CV explaining 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 here before 8
November 2019. The position title and reference
number REF: RA/ AHH /10/2019 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
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website
at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd