Job specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Assist in the implementation of research projects and/or supervising designated aspects of the work;
Assist in carrying out fieldwork and laboratory experimental procedures;
Assisting in organization of the internal scientific seminars;
Carry out experimental and/or developmental work under the supervision of a Senior Research Scientist or Assistant Principal Research Scientist;
Assist in the interpretation and validation of results;
Guiding visiting scientific students /students on attachment
Assisting in maintaining the scientific laboratory in good working condition
Other responsibilities
Molecular and genomic lab
Determine and recommend laboratory needs, including lab equipment, supplies, and computer hardware and software systems.
Develop and maintain clear and accurate standard operating procedures, experiment records, and results for core and student projects.
Training
Design assays and train students and staff in molecular, genotyping, and whole-genome sequence analyses
Reporting and collaboration
Input and manage data in program databases
Perform basic data analysis using various statistical packages, analyze and package data using appropriate data visualization tools.
Prepare regular project reports for stakeholders and present research findings in various forums
Work closely with collaborators to analyze and disseminate genomic and molecular data.
Participate in writing manuscript and grants
Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;-
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Key skills and competences
At least three years of active work in bacterial molecular biology and genomics
The applicant must have good knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures and should execute duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Competence in a scripting language and Unix with statistical packages such as R and working in Linux environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with statistical analysis packages and electronic databases
Experience with generating and analyzing genomic data (Sanger, Illumina, and Nanopore)
Strong molecular biology skills (DNA and RNA extraction, conventional and realtime PCR)
Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and Probation period is the first 3 months
Applications MUST include the following:Apply to:
The Human Resources Office
P.O Box 29893-00202
Nairobi. or
email at Nairobi.HR@usamru-k.org. no later than 16th May,2022.
Apply via :
Nairobi.HR@usamru-k.org
