Research Associate III - USDA Project at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Key Responsibilities

• Follow good laboratory practices and assist in laboratory trainings.
• Perform laboratory procedures including preparation of chemicals/reagents/media according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Development of SOPs and improvement of existing SOPs, including independent literature research as required.
• Processing and storing of ex vivo samples as per study protocol and keep inventory up to date using excel or LIMS software.
• Immunoassays such as ELISA, neutralization assays, IFN-y ELISpot and FACS analysis.
• Growth and characterization of pathogen stocks (e.g. African swine fever virus) and determination of titers of these stocks (eg by TCID50, HAD50 or qPCR).
• Cell culture work following hygienic and sterile procedures.
• Molecular biology assays such as qPCR, conventional PCR, cloning, protein expression.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that laboratories and equipment are in good working order.
• Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or other relevant biosciences field.
• At least Five years’ relevant experience
• Have experience with design and implementation of animal experiments.
• Good theoretical background in immunology and molecular biology.
• Experience and knowledge in immunoassays, molecular biology, cell culture and FACS analysis.
• Good computer skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams.
• Understanding of good clinical practices (GCP) and good laboratory practices  (GLP).

Closing: 25 January 2023