Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy: CGHR /356/04/23

Job description

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Research Scientist to coordinate entomological collections in the field while overseeing field workers, perform bioassays on field collected mosquitoes and support laboratory and insectary-based activities.

Job Specification

• Perform entomological sample collection, processing, preservation, storage, and shipment.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures including PCR and ELISA
• Perform bioassays on field collected and lab reared mosquitoes.
• Mosquito rearing and insectary maintenance.
• Follow and ensure proper compliance with protocol procedures and institutional guidelines.
• Maintenance of study documentation and records.
• Support the drafting of SOPs, operations manuals, quality assurance documentation, training materials and others.
• Attend all required trainings and ensure activities are carried out in accordance to stipulated guidance from Senior Research Scientist.
• Train, guide and supervise field workers in the field and laboratory.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and undertaking of field activities.
• Manage and monitor equipment, reagents, consumables, and other resources needed for research activities.
• Oversee data entry and data cleaning in timely manner.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any area of biological sciences with preference to medical entomology.
• At least one-year previous field and insectary experience working on mosquitoes.

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of mosquito morphology, biology and ecology will be added advantage.
• Knowledge in mosquito taxonomy, dissection procedures and other bioassays is highly desirable.
• Excellent team player and willingness to work odd hours including early mornings, and late evenings.
• High proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Terms of Employment: This is a one-year contract renewable t as per KEMRI scheme of service with probation in the first three months.

Remuneration: The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales