Research Interns (Nairobi) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Required Qualifications

•  Must have graduated with a BSc. Biochemistry / Molecular Biology/ Biotechnolo-
• gy/ Genomics or any related course from a recognized institution.
•  Familiarity with molecular biology laboratory equipment.
•  Conversant with molecular biology techniques; DNA /RNA extraction, PCR,
• qPCR, Fragment analysis and sequencing.
•  Familiarity with qPCR testing of COVID–19 samples.
• Under the training, guidance and supervision of Head Schistosomiasis research division, the interns will be involved in:
•  Assisting in running of routine laboratory assays
•  Assisting in running assays for research project
•  Assisting in the maintenance of laboratory inventory
•  Assisting in sample reception and documentation
•  Carrying out COVID–19 sample testing and storage
•  Maintaining proper records of all experimental data
•  Assisting in preventive maintenance and daily monitoring of equipment
•  Adhering to all safety and quality control requirement In Search of Better Health
•  Assisting in other tasks to support the day to day running of the laboratory.

Terms of Engagement:

• Appointment in the Internship program will be for a period of six (6) months. The successful candidate (s) will be paid a monthly stipend Ksh. 25,000 without any other benefits.
• Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover for the period of internship

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application indicating the field of study
• Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e–mail address)
• Copies of Certificates and transcripts.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to:
The Director General & CEO
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200,
NAIROBI
Attention: Deputy Director, CBRD [Shistosomiasis Laboratory].
OR
Email: cbrd@Kemri.go.ke NOT LATER than Monday 21st February, 2022.
The Email subject should indicate: “CBRD COVID INTERN APPLICATION”
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.