Job description
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Assistant –Analytical chemist to provide technical support in diagnostics and analytical chemistry.
Responsibilities
Support research fellows (ABCFs) and other researchers through training and supervision
Work as part of a team conducting capacity building and research with scientists from universities and National Agricultural Research
Institutes from Eastern and Central Africa, and beyond. Specific responsibilities are in the area of diagnostics and analytical chemistry;
Conduct research and implement laboratory operations at a logistical level (including help in development of standard operating procedures, managing consumables stocks and procurement, drafting risk assessments and obtaining permits) under the supervision of the nutritional analysis-mycotoxin project leader and in consultation with other team members;
Ensure observation of good laboratory practice including drafting risk assessments and surveillance of laboratory users’ activity;
Operate a subset of the platform’s laboratory equipment, including several of the following: ELISA, fluorometer, UPLC, AAS, UV-VIS, NIR, GCMS, LCMS;
Prepare laboratory chemical reagents and media;
Carry out routine tasks such as sampling and sample testing, contribute to the development of laboratory protocols within the nutritional analysis-mycotoxins platform, conduct data analysis and interpretation;
Conduct induction and periodical training of lab members and other partners.
Requirements
MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent and at least two years relevant working experience;
Expertise in analytical chemistry and diagnostics, including: sampling strategies, extraction procedures, standards preparation, data analysis and interpretation, equipment operations, troubleshooting, routine equipment maintenance;
Experience working in a laboratory setting;
Experience with experimental design and sampling procedures;
Experience developing and following detailed SOPs;
Knowledge of MS Office; and with statistical analyses and database usage;
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and control procedures;
Experience with mycology, molecular biology and genetics;
Experience developing databases;
Experience conducting teaching and training.
Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and work productively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team;
Ability to adapt new technology and methods to enhance program effectiveness;
Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
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