The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate I to support the Livestock Genetics research group and contribute to other related activities particularly involving Precision Breeding and Reproductive Technologies in support of a number of research projects.
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.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of laboratory reagents and stock
taking of available chemicals,
- Keep inventory of the laboratory materials and
initiate replacements as required
- Efficiently use and maintain scientific
equipment/machines, reagents used in the laboratories
- Conduct day-to-day lab activities for livestock
Precision breeding and reproductive technologies requirements,
- Making orders for the required reagents and
prepare electronic data for the lab,
- Assist in livestock (poultry, goat, cattle, etc.)
sample collection and processing when and where needed
- Assist in all laboratory experiments as required
- Support students and visiting scientists in
laboratory protocols
- Support and participate in reproductive
technologies activities in LiveGene
- Keep detailed records of experiments, organize
data, trouble-shoot and assist in determining most suitable experimental
methodologies to optimize time, resources, and results
- Analyse data and present results at regular team
meetings
- Perform any other related duties as may be
required
Qualifications
- BSc degree in Veterinary Science, Biosciences,
Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Biomedical technology, Clinical
laboratory science, or allied reproductive technologies.
- One year relevant experience with degree or three
years relevant experience with diploma
- Experience with basic laboratory principles and
procedures
- Experience in in vitro tissue culture
techniques
- Experience with techniques in embryology, assisted
reproductive technologies (ARTs) and cryopreservation
- Experience in microscopy, gamete and embryo
harvesting and culture
- Experience working with scientific tests on animal
cells/ tissues samples
- Experience in genomic data analysis and reporting
- Exposure to techniques in nuclear transfer, transcriptomic,
metabolomics and molecular biology assays and bioinformatics will be added
advantages
Post location: The position will be
based in Nairobi, Kenya
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job
level HG 10 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. This is a temporary
position for 6 months.
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 here before 21 February 2021. The position title
and reference number REF: CSPA/09/2020 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.