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Research Associate II – Health
Key Responsibilities Process samples from livestock animals for antibody or cellular ex vivo analysis. Perform immunoassays such as ELISA, avidity assays, immunoblots, neutralization assays, B-cell ELIspot and FACS analysis. Perform cell sorting in regular basis and RNA isolation. Perform other molecular biology techniques. Keep the sample and reagents database up to date using excel files and LabCollector.…
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Liaison and Protocol Manager
Responsibilities Plan, coordinate and supervise the Liaison and Protocol unit’s activities and their implementation to ensure activities are completed as per workplans and to resolve any conflicts that may arise. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and the Immigration department, regulations and requirements, industry trends and practices, including participating…
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Research officer I
Responsibilities Specific Duties include but are not limited to: Support the collection of household and agricultural data (e.g. program survey tools, recruit and assist in the training of data collection staff, organize survey logistics, monitor quality of incoming data in real-time) Prepare data for analysis; build large datasets from multiple sources Analyze data using advanced…
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Scientist – Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Job purpose The purpose of this position is to further establish ILRI as a key partner and research provider for the development of low emission and circular livestock systems for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This position is a strategic investment, supported by a recent philanthropic grant from the Ballmer Group to advance ILRI’s livestock…
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Legal Officer
Key Responsibilities Contracts management and research support Review and approve institutional contracts to ensure full compliance with ILRI and CGIAR policies and applicable legal requirements. Oversee the sign-off and dispatch process for institutional contracts ensuring that complete and fully signed contracts are in place and properly filed as required. Manage the legal unit’s contracts repository…
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Project Research Support Officer – Temporary Position
Key Responsibilities Collating of technical outputs from LCSR researchers from different participating centres and populating of forms for reporting into PRMS (Partnership, Capacity Building, Knowledge Products). Support evidence synthesis for documentation of progress towards end of initiative outcomes Support data collection, date entry, data analysis and data management. This includes further analysis of the data…
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Research Associate I
Key Responsibilities: Conduct laboratory analyses of biological samples from projects assigned using various techniques ranging from pen-side screening tests to advanced molecular techniques, e.g., serological and molecular assays (ELISA, PCR, etc) Develop reports from data generated from field and laboratory activities Manage laboratory facilities and consumables and take the lead role in placing orders for…
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Technical Laboratory Assistant
Key Responsibilities: Extraction & filtration of soil, manure and plant samples for photometric nutrient analysis Preparation of soil, manure and plant samples for elemental analysis (C/N analyser) Running photometric nutrient assays for extractable phosphate, nitrate and ammonium Preparation and analysis of soil, manure and plant samples for total phosphorus (dry digestion, extraction, colorimetric analysis) Preparation…
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Environment Occupational Health and Safety Associate
Key Responsibilities Handle the day-to-day EOHS activities at ILRI Kapiti Research Station Propose inputs to EOHS policies, programs, and procedures and monitor their implementation as applicable Assist ILRI Kapiti Research Station in complying with the current EOHS legislation and regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect…
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Research Associate – Analytical Chemist
Responsibilities Support research fellows 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 analytical chemistry; Conduct research and implement laboratory operations at a…