Responsibilities for the Research Assistant Job
Preparation of pig samples and panels for serological and molecular diagnosis
Virus isolation and quantification
Virus DNA amplification using in vitro culture methods
DNA extraction, PCR amplification and sequencing
Analysis of sequence data
Manage the project’s biological repository
Record keeping and reporting
Assist in Capacity building
Requirements for the Research Assistant Job
A Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science or relevant field
At least two years working experience in a laboratory environment
Experience in laboratory aseptic techniques, culture media preparation, tissue and virus culture, serological and molecular diagnostic techniques and molecular biology techniques
Experience working with DNA viruses will be an added advantage
Very good interpersonal and communication skills
Computer literacy
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus for a 2 year term with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Job Level
This position is at job level 2B 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.
