Research Assistant Job at The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Responsibilities for the Research Assistant Job

• Preparation of pig samples and panels for serological and molecular diagnosis
• Virus isolation and quantification
• Virus DNA amplification using in vitro culture methods
• DNA extraction, PCR amplification and sequencing
• Analysis of sequence data
• Manage the project’s biological repository
• Record keeping and reporting
• Assist in Capacity building

Requirements for the Research Assistant Job

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science or relevant field
• At least two years working experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience in laboratory aseptic techniques, culture media preparation, tissue and virus culture, serological and molecular diagnostic techniques and molecular biology techniques
• Experience working with DNA viruses will be an added advantage
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus for a 2 year term with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Job Level

This position is at job level 2B and open to Kenyan nationals only. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.