Research Assistant in the Arthropod
Pathology Unit
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Research Assistant in the Arthropod Pathology Unit. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Position Summary:
Under minimal supervision, undertakes a range of scientific experiments in the field of microbiology (with specific focus on bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes that attack arthropod pests) and molecular biology, collect and record data, provide support to students.
Very good verbal
communication skills and must be able to transfer scientific information and
procedures to colleagues.
Qualifications Required:
Qualifications Required:
- Ordinary
National Diploma in science laboratory or equivalent.
- Technical
experience in insect pathology and molecular biology in a recognised
institute.
- Working
knowledge of laboratory procedures, health and safety practices,
experiments, testing procedures, proper care and maintenance of laboratory
equipment.
- Working
knowledge of database, spreadsheets and simple data analysis programs.
- Very
good ability to analyse and solve problems. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Very
good verbal communication skills. Must be able to transfer scientific
information and procedures to other colleagues.
Main Duties:
- Carry
out a range of scientific experiments as prescribed by scientists.
- Collect
and record raw data of scientific research results and present them in
charts/tables, and write reports for scientist’s approval.
- Carry out
isolation and identification of micro-organisms (including fungi,
bacteria, viruses and nematodes that attack arthropod pests).
- Carry
out fieldwork as described by scientists.
- Operates
and ensure maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
- Ensure
adequate supplies of lab and field materials are available for project
use, maintain inventories and administer requisitions for scientist’s
approval.
- Ensure
laboratories and equipment are maintained in clean and safe conditions as
per international lab procedures.
- Enter
data into dBases/spreadsheets
- Operate
basic statistical analysis of data collected.
- Provide
support to students.
Interpersonal Interaction:
- This
position reports directly to Scientist in Charge. On a daily basis, this
position may require interaction with students on attachment from
polytechnics, universities and other institutes.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with detailed résumés
including current salary details, names and addresses of three referees (with
daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent to:
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.