Assistant Research Officer
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research
Programme is well known internationally for its work in improving global
health. The Programme has a diverse clinical research programme that includes
clinical trials of disease prevention, vaccines, management of acute illness,
basic science and translation of research finding into global health policy.
To provide laboratory support and
data management for immunological studies aimed at understanding the targets of
and mechanisms underlying naturally acquired immunity to malaria. The main
activities will include: Establishing and maintaining an electronic and
physical database of reference sera for high titer responses to individual
merozoite antigens.
Routine culture of Plasmodium
falciparum parasites. Assist in the development of functional assays for
malaria. Routine ELISA, protein microarray and flow cytometry based assays.
Job Dimensions:
Staff operating at this grade range
deal with non-standard work situations more regularly than staff at lower
grades and take decisions often relating to the interpretation of standard
operating procedures. They contribute to a research team; manage some projects
and co-ordinate activities.
They are required to provide guidance
to team members at lower grades, and also be involved in supervising the work
of others. They carry out detailed extraction of data and present data or
information for analysis by others.
Staff have responsibility for
prioritising their own work and ensuring the necessary equipment/materials are
available.
Roles
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To support and execute technical
aspects of research in the lab under the guidance of the PI involving routine
molecular biology and immunological assays, including:
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Culture of malaria parasites from
laboratory lines.
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DNA extraction.
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Parasite genotyping/sequencing.
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Standard and competition ELISA assays
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Recombinant protein expression.
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Immunoprofiling using flow cytometry
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Immunoprofiling using protein
microarrays.
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Data organisation, archiving,
analysis and presentation.
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Assisting with routine laboratory
activities and maintenance.
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To support and assist with training
of less experienced members of the group.
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Learn new techniques as required.
Qualifications
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B.Sc. in biological or medical
sciences.
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One year experience in basic
molecular biology and/or immunological assays.
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An interest in the molecular
epidemiology and immunology of infectious diseases,
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Bioinformatics and/or malaria
parasite biology would be added advantages.
Competencies:
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Ability to learn and apply new
techniques quickly.
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Work effectively and independently as
a team member in a collaborative research environment.
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Good oral and written communication
skills.
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Good organisational and
prioritisation skills.
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Careful attention to detail.
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Good analytical and follow through
ability
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Ability to take and follow
instructions
How to Apply
To apply for this job please click on
the link http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancy/assistant-research-officer-29
